Work with us
The AIH is over 60 years old! This is a significant age for the only organisation that represents all sectors of horticulture in Australia.
Our mission is to bring together the expertise within the horticulture sectors to provide a collective voice for advocacy on behalf of the industry.
AIH has a substantial membership base reaching 900 members that spans Australia and overseas.
The AIH invites you to share our stated vision and support our purpose as a not-for-profit organisation operating in the horticulture industry.
Learn about the mutual benefits of association with AIH.
Companies, Associations and Institutions have chosen to:
Benefits to your Business through Sponsorship
Enhanced Reputation:
Sponsorship and commitment to the professionalism of the horticulture industry demonstrates your company’s social responsibility and community involvement. Aligning with the AIH will help build trust and goodwill among your customers, employees, the horticulture industry and the community at large.
Brand Visibility:
Choosing to sponsor AIH will provide opportunities for exposure of your products and/or services through various channels such as events, awards, our Registered Horticulturist recognition program, marketing and promotional materials, and our advanced online platform. The increased visibility will help raise your brand awareness and attract new customers or supporters.
Access to Target Audiences:
AIH has a dedicated and engaged audience of over 700 members who share similar values and interests. We will provide access to our members allowing you to connect with potential customers or supporters who will be aligned with your services through your valued sponsorship of AIH.
Networking Opportunities:
Your sponsorship of our events and/or programs will provide valuable networking opportunities for your business. AIH events bring together like-minded individuals and allied organisations, offering you a chance to connect with potential partners, clients, or collaborators.
Employee Engagement and Morale:
Support for AIH will boost employee morale and engagement by demonstrating the company’s commitment to social causes. Your employees will show pride in a company that supports meaningful initiatives, leading to increased job satisfaction and loyalty.
Fulfillment of Corporate Social Responsibility:
By supporting our principles relating to environmental sustainability, horticultural based education, continuing professional development and ethical business practices, your company will be demonstrating your commitment to making a positive impact on society.
Opportunities for Skills-Based Volunteering:
In addition to financial sponsorship, your company may also provide support through skills-based volunteering. This will allow your employees to share their skills and knowledge with AIH members through various professional development activities. This aids AIH and your company to foster a sense of fulfillment and teamwork within both of our entities.
Importantly, sponsoring AIH provides a strategic and fulfilling manner in which your business may support our Institute purpose while also reaping various tangible and intangible benefits for your company.
A Sponsorship Package for You
You may develop a Platinum, Gold or Silver level sponsorship package with AIH through various formats, combinations of benefits and levels of value through:
As a guide sponsorship values equate to:
Other values may best suit your needs, so we encourage you to contact The AIH President, Mr Alan Burnell on (61)407 458 142 for discussion and consideration of your sponsorship package
Endorsements
A Paid Endorsement is any representation, recommendation, approval, or promotion made by the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) in relation to a specific product or service where AIH receives payment.
This includes situations where AIH:
- Receives payment for endorsement of products and services.
- Allows use of its name, logo, or reputation in promotional material
- Publishes or communicates endorsements in any format
- A Paid Endorsement is considered advertising for the purposes of Australian Consumer Law. ACCC Act (2010)
We encourage you to contact The AIH President, Mr Alan Burnell on (61)407 458 142 for discussion and consideration of an endorsement agreement.
Corporate Membership
Corporate Membership offers your organisation and the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) a valuable opportunity to demonstrate professional excellence and industry leadership. This membership category enables horticulture businesses and allied industries, to connect with a network of like-minded professionals and access the full benefits of AIH affiliation.
Organisations that support the objectives and principles of the Institute may be considered for membership at the discretion of the AIH Committee.
By aligning with a respected professional body, Corporate Members enhance their organisational profile, strengthen industry credibility, and gain enhanced recognition through the authorised use of the AIH Corporate membership logo.
To learn more or apply, please visit our Corporate Membership page or contact the AIH President, Mr Alan Burnell, on +61 407 458 142
AIH Alliances
Horticultural Education Provider Alliance The Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) proudly engages with leading education providers to strengthen horticultural learning, sustainability leadership, and professional pathways.
Through the AIH Horticultural Education Provider Alliance, teachers and students gain direct access to national industry networks, professional development, scholarships, resources, and mentoring opportunities — connecting education with real-world horticultural practice.
Together, we are cultivating the next generation of horticulture professionals.
Other Alliances are being developed
We encourage you to contact The AIH President, Mr Alan Burnell on (61)407 458 142 for discussion and consideration of an alliance agreement.
Accreditation Agreements
The primary purpose of an accreditation agreement is to recognise a professional program that is based upon a reviewed and assessed scheme. AIH recognises that external accreditation of its programs, or other professional body’s accreditation, is an important component of maintaining quality and sustainable horticultural practices.
The AIH Registered Horticulturist accreditation program provides opportunities for career development including industry specific learning to enhance the level of professionalism within our industry. AIH plan to expand the program. We look to partners to further advance the recognition and acceptance of the program across government and industry.
Since 2008, AIH has held MOAs with the government body, NParks Singapore, specifically for their Certified Practising Horticulturist program. An AIH select committee of education and industry leaders provide reviewed feedback of the Singapore based CPH program on a regular basis to the managers at CUGE Singapore.
Accreditation agreements can only benefit our industry so we encourage you to contact The AIH President, Mr Alan Burnell on (61)407 458 142 for discussion and consideration of how we can work together for both our mutual benefit.