Member Benefits Matrix

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List of Benefits

AIMIA offers its members a wide range of benefits and services in addition to the numerous events and seminars hosted throughout the year. Below you will find a comprehensive list of the benefits offered, as well as its availability to each membership category.

• Access to AIMIA's Professional Liability Insurance Program


• Access to AIMIA's Duty Solicitor Program


• Eligibility to Display AIMIA Member Emblem


• Searchable Directory Listing on the AIMIA Website


• Company promotion via AIMIA newsletter and website


• Eligibility to promote and advertise Job Opportunities


• Eligibility to post Work Wanted ad's


• Access to members' only resources


• Industry news and information via the monthly members' newsletter


• Exclusive invites and heavily discounted entry for all AIMIA events plus many other industry events


• Product and Service Discounts


• Eligibility to enter the AIMIA Awards


• Eligible to participate in AIMIA Industry Development Groups and Activities


• TradeStart export assistance


• Eligibility to Nominate for AIMIA State and National Board Positions

Access to AIMIA's Professional Liability Insurance Program
The AIMIA Professional Liability Insurance Program comprises Professional Indemnity Insurance, Public/Products Liability Insurance and Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (optional). This program has been specifically developed for the Interactive Media Industry and is available exclusively to AIMIA members. It is the only policy deliberately covering the needs of the Digital Media Industry in Australia. Click here for more info.

Availability:
The Professional Liability Insurance Program is available exclusively to Business, Corporate and Associate members of AIMIA.

Access to AIMIA's Duty Solicitor Program
AIMIA and TressCox Lawyers have established the Duty Solicitor Program which provides Members with easy access to legal advice from solicitors with expertise in the legal areas that affect our industry, and is specifically designed to assist Members in the effective management and growth of their businesses. The Program gives AIMIA members access to a solicitor for a free 20 minute telephone consultation. Click here for more info.

Availability:
The Duty Solicitor Program is available to Business, Corporate and Associate members of AIMIA.

AIMIA Member Emblem
Show that you are a member of AIMIA, be a proud supporter of your Industry Association and display the AIMIA Member Emblem on your website and/or print materials.

Availability:
Business, Corporate and Associate members are eligible to display the AIMIA Member Emblem, which can be downloaded from the members' only area of our website.

Searchable directory listing on the AIMIA Website
AIMIA's Searchable Members' Directory is the leading industry database of Australian interactive media developers and industry professionals and is a powerful promotional tool available to all AIMIA members. Profile's can be set-up and updated independently from the members' only area of the AIMIA website. Searches can be conducted by name; location; industry sector; product/service capability or delivery medium.

Availability:
Corporate: Directory listing with logo and 300 word company profile
Associate: Directory listing with logo and 300 word company profile + feature on special offers page
Business: Directory listing with logo and 100 word company profile
Individual: No listing
Student: No listing

Company promotion via the AIMIA newsletters and website
AIMIA members are invited to send their news, press releases and event details to AIMIA to be posted in the Members' News section of the AIMIA website and monthly members' newsletters, or the Industry Events calendar which features in both the website and newsletter as well.

Availability:
Business, Corporate and Associate members are all able to send news items and events to AIMIA to be posted on the website and featured in the members' newsletter.

Eligibility to promote and advertise Job Opportunities
AIMIA members can advertise and promote Job Opportunities via the AIMIA Job Centre and monthly members newsletters.

Availability:
Business, Corporate and Associate members' are all able to post advertisements in the AIMIA Job Centre.

Eligibility to post Work Wanted ad's
AIMIA's Job Centre includes a Work Wanted Board where Student and Individual members can promote themselves to potential employers.

Availablity:
Student and Individual members' are able to post work wanted ad's in the Job Centre.

Access to members' only resources
AIMIA members and member contacts all receive their own exclusive login ID and password to access the AIMIA Members' Only area, where they can download whitepapers, reports and event presenations. Members' can also update their contact details and company profile from this area.

Availability:
All AIMIA members have access to the members' only area.

Industry news and information via monthly members' newsletter
AIMIA produces a monthly members' newsletter with a concise summary of the most important news and events affecting members and the interactive media industry. The newsletter is emailed to all members and member contacts. Business and Corporate Members are eligible to submit items of interest to the Member News section and Associate Members may promote a product or service via the newsletter.

Availability:
Newsletters are sent to only one email recipient for Individuals and Students, up to 5 for Business and Associate Members and up to 25 for Corporate Members.
Note: Members are welcome to forward the AIMIA newsletter to others. Newsletters are also publicly posted to the AIMIA website one month after members receive them.

Exclusive invites and heavily discounted entry for all AIMIA events plus many other industry events
AIMIA coordinates a number of informational seminars with industry-leading presenters throughout the year, as well as a range of networking events. All AIMIA members receive exclusive invites and heavily discounted entry fees to all AIMIA events, including the AIMIA Awards and National Summit. Events are held in most states and provide a forum in which new media professionals can meet, talk, relax - and network. Through partnerships with other Industry Bodies and Conference Organisers we are also able to offer AIMIA members' favourable discounts on entry prices accross Australia.

Availability:
All members receive discounted admission to AIMIA forums and networking events, as well as other selected industry events.

Product and Service Discounts
Through AIMIA partnerships and sponsors, members are eligible for a range of discount deals on many goods and services.

Availability:
This benefit is available to all categories.

Eligibility to enter into the AIMIA Awards
Known as the most prestigious event in the industry each year, the AIMIA Awards is a fantastic showcase of the year’s new and innovative digital content creations.

Availability:
Corporate, Associate, and Business Members are eligible to enter current works and projects into any of the applicable Award categories. Students are eligible to enter into the Best Student Developed Content category only.

Eligibility to participate in AIMIA Industry Development Groups and Activities
AIMIA heads numerous Industry Development Groups, working to remove barriers to industry opportunities and to grow specific sectors.

Availability:
Patrons, Corporate, Business and Associate members are invited to join the Industry Development Groups and activities.

TradeStart Export Assistance
Members are eligible to apply for export assistance through TradeStart Program.

Availability:
Export assistance is available to Corporate, Associate, and Business Members.

Eligibility to Nominate for AIMIA State and National Board Positions
The State and National Chapters allow members to be part of the industry association and help to make AIMIA a strong and credible force. Through these board positions, a positive impact for members can be made at Government and industry levels. Our strength has resulted in AIMIA being invited to advise governments on industry needs, and we have seen substantial results in the form of programs to stimulate supply and demand for interactive multimedia in Australia.

Availability:
Corporate: Two votes and two nominations for State and National Board representatives
Associate: One vote and one nomination for State and National Board representatives
Business: Eligible to vote and nominate for State and National Board representatives
Individual: Eligible to vote and nominate for State and National Board representatives
Note: All members are also eligible to participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM).