Australian horticulturists like you join the Institute to be part of a community with the top horticulturists in Australia and the region. Our members enjoy referral and business development opportunities that are found nowhere else, and support each other in advancing their businesses and the industry.
No matter where you are in your horticultural career, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned expert professional, you will always be welcome in our community. We’re all better off together.
We accept major credit cards or you can request a tax invoice on your application. If you require assistance please email members@aih.org.au. Memberships are valid for 1 year from the date of registeration. Pricing includes GST.
Connect with others in the horticultural industry.
Gain the trust of your clients aligning with a recognised and trusted brand.
Concessional rates for member insurances from Public Liability, P&I to Tools, Vehicles, Homes and others.
Use your members’ listing in our Directory to find work and media opportunities with support by AIH and its community.
Access to AIH functions and events at member concession rates and privileges.
Representation of individual and collective members interests to government and regulatory authorities.
Our Friends Of Horticulture membership recognises the passion and enthusiasm for plants and horticulture across Australia.
We’ve created this new membership that is open to everyone and carries no specific requirements for qualifications, credentials or experience.
Access to AIH HortInsights Publication & AIH E Newsletters
Invitations to exclusive AIH professional development webinars, workshops and AIH events
Ideal for everyone from starter to expert
This membership now includes a year online subscription of 11 editions to HortJournal valued at $69
Per calendar year (Inc. GST)
Horticulturist membership offers the ideal all-round options for professional horticultural recognition.
Horticulturist members are recognised by the post-nominal MAIH after their name.
Minimum Cert III or equivalent experience
For professional horticulturists
Use ‘MAIH’ after your name
+ $220 once-only upgrade fee. (Incl GST)
Registered Horticulturists are among the top professionals in the field. Their skills, experience and reputation is highly-regarded.
Registered Horticulturists complete points through our CPD program by attending events, gaining training or other forms of skills development.
Qualified and experienced professionals
Insurance concessions
Use ‘MAIH RH’ after your name
Per year (Plus GST)
A unique opportunity for enterprises engaged in horticultural business activities and education to join AIH.
Enhance your company profile
Increase your company’s visibility
Align with a trusted brand
Long-term AIH members that have held memberships with the AIH for ten or more years can apply to maintain their professional standing and use of the MAIH, MAIH RH or FAIH RH post-nominals after retirement.
This category is available on application to the National Council.
Available to AIH members only on application
Our TAFE Membership recognises the passion and enthusiasm for plants and horticulture across Australia.
We’ve created this new membership that is open to current TAFE Students and carries no specific requirements for qualifications, credentials or experience.
Access to AIH HortInsights Publication & AIH E Newsletters
Invitations to exclusive AIH professional development webinars, workshops and AIH events
Ideal for everyone from starter to expert
Every member receives eligibility to attend events and webinars at member prices and receive our magazine HortInsights every two months as well as our regular email updates.
Our Horticulturist members are eligible to be listed in our Members’ Directory, receive HortInsights and email updates, and use the post-nominal MAIH on all business materials.
Our Registered Horticulturists are eligible to be listed in our Members’ Directory, receive HortInsights and email updates, and use the post-nominal MAIH Registered Horticulturist (RH) with a designated RH number on all business materials.
All members are eligible to apply for our awards each year.
When you apply you will be given a prorated price depending on the time of the year you apply.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. You can also pay by tax invoice for joining and renewals.
Yes, you will receive a confirmation email with our bank details. Once the funds have cleared, your purchase will be approved.
Our online systems use the enterprise-grade Stripe payment system which is heavily-encrypted.
We protect your data at all times and make only selected parts available with consent on our Members’ Directory. We will ask you when there are opportunities to receive external public profiles in industry or trade media.
Please login to your account, then renew your current membership. If you wish to change your subscription, please email members@aih.org.au or call us on (02) 8001 6198.
Representation of individual and collective members interests to government and regulatory authorities.
Concessional rates for attendance at all AIH Workshop and Seminars.
Regular newsletters and notifications of regional and national matters.
Inclusion in various pages of the AIH web site.
Entry to the AIH Registered Horticulturist professional accreditation program.
Student Members receive concessional rates of membership to assist in their formative horticulture years of study.
Graduate members of the Singapore Certified Practising Horticulturists professional development program receive concessional membership of AIH on enrolment and confirmation on graduation.
Reciprocal arrangements and privileges for visiting AIH Singapore members to Australia in all AIH national and regional events, functions and professional workshops.
*Conferring the highest awards of AIH Fellowship and the Golden Wattle award for our industry heroes.
*Acknowledgement and recognition by the AIH Award of Excellence’ for services to industry and the Award of Merit for recognition of a horticultural product or service.
Trade and work referrals from public and industry enquiries via the AIH national and regional council officers and service providers.
Access to AIH functions and events at member concession rates and privileges.
Members only access area on the AIH web site.
Company members of Agrifood Skills Australia, providing expertise and advice on training and assessment for industry professionals.
Concessional rates negotiated by AIH with Fitzpatrick and Co Insurance Brokers for member insurances ranging from Public Liability, P&I to Tools, Vehicles, Homes and other insurance requirements.
AIH Members visiting Singapore *may be included in the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE) Professional Speaker Program.
Professional horticulturists in a number of international locations including Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, USA and Pacific Islands are allowed AIH Membership according to the AIH requirements.
*Opportunity to be acknowledged in the AIH peer program of ‘Horticulturist of the Year’ in AIH regions and as a finalist in the prestigious AIH ‘Australian Horticulturist of the Year’ Award.
*Acknowledgement for 15 or more years AIH membership with the ‘AIH Membership Long Service Award’
One (1) membership for the principal or their representative and one (1) additional staff member who meets the criteria for membership.
One (1) annual feature in Greenworld Magazine.
If you are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) your students will receive a discounted student membership.
One (1) Registered Horticulturist membership for either one of the people who meet the membership criteria. This person will be required to meet the requirements for ongoing registration.
Logo and contact details on our dedicated Sponsors web page and other selected website pages.
Option to have your organisation featured on posters in AIH booths at industry expos.
