Membership Benefits
Monthly Gatherings
Held at Mount Waverley Youth Centre Hall, as well as online via Zoom! Enjoy fascinating talks, competitions, raffle, community updates and LOTS of plants for sale!
Quarterly Publications
Published since 1948, our magazine 'The Spine' is packed full of community news, exciting updates, full colour techical articles, member profiles and much more!
a Huge & Passionate Community
With over 270 members around the world, a HUGE attendance at our gatherings, a Members-Only Facebook Group that's alwasys buzzing, this passionate and knowledgable community offers advice, assistance, friendship, inspiration, and endless smiles!
Massive Library & Other Resources
With the internet often offering 'very creative' answers to questions about plants, access to a collection of trusted books is a real blessing. The CSSA Library is quite extensive & sure to point you in the right direction.
Bus Trips & Annual Events
In addition to our HUGE Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale which attracts thousands each year, the CSSA organises Bus Trips & Garden Visits for members to enjoy.
...it's what you make it!
Whether you're the competitive type, the informative type, keen to brush up on your skills, or access exclusive sales & fantastic deals, get involved or sit quietly up the back, we believe CSSA Membership just might be right for you!
About Our Memberships
Membership renewal and associated fees are due 1 July each year.
If you have any questions about CSSA Membership, please contact memberships@cssaustralia.org.au.
Full Membership $20
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includes Email Only magazine and notices, access to our CSSA Members Only Facebook Groups and extensive library, attending Monthly Gatherings (in person or via Zoom) and events, Member only discounts at selected nurseries, voting rights at the annual general meeting
Concession Membership $15
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Pension and Concession card holders only (proof may be required)
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includes Email Only magazine and notices, access to our CSSA Members Only Facebook Groups and extensive library, attending Monthly Gatherings (in person or via Zoom) and events, Member only discounts at selected nurseries, voting rights at the annual general meeting
Junior Membership $10
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Only available for minors (13-17 years) accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a Full/Concession Member of the CSSA
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includes Email Only magazine and notices, access to our CSSA Members Only Facebook Groups and extensive library, attending Monthly Gatherings (in person or via Zoom) and events, Member only discounts at selected nurseries
Child Membership $Free
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Only available for minors (under 13 years) accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a Full/Concession Member of the CSSA
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includes Email Only magazine and notices, access to our CSSA Members Only Facebook Groups and extensive library, attending Monthly Gatherings (in person or via Zoom) and events, Member only discounts at selected nurseries
Associate Membership $10
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Only available attached to a CSSA Full/Concession Member sponsor (spouse or partner residing at the same address)
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includes access to our CSSA Members Only Facebook Groups and extensive library, attending Monthly Gatherings (in person or via Zoom) and events, Member only discounts at selected nurseries
Add-on Membership Options
Posted Magazine $30
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NOT available for Memberships outside of Australia
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in addition to the emailed magazine you will receive a printed full colour newsletter by post
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only available for Full, Concession and Junior Membership options
