Why should I be a member?

Membership is available to anyone who works or has an interest in monitoring and/or managing the water cycle, the science of water (including meteorology, groundwater, wastewater etc)

Members are often employed in the hydrological industry in the Asia - Pacific region. Membership of the Association also includes field hydrologists from New Zealand and Europe.

The Australian Hydrographers Association contributes to the knowledge of, and to encourage interest in the management and utilisation Australia’s water resources. It provides a forum for the interchange of knowledge and ideas and to represent the interests of all Australian hydrographers and other associated industry staff and stakeholders.

The AHA was instrumental in the resurrection, and co-ordinated funding of the current Hydrography Certificate at OTEN. We also provide constant support and ongoing development of the course.

The AHA also

· holds a biennial workshop and hosts this internet site for the sharing of knowledge and ideas.

· publishes newsletters, to keep members informed of current events within the industry.

· provides advocacy for members.

· advertises career opportunities around Australia and around the globe. The AHA

· is also associated with the Australian Water Association where you not only receive the industries highly regarded WATER magazine but are invited to contribute to it as well.

Main features of Australian Hydrographers’ Association Membership (for both Individual and Corporate) include:

· Knowledge and information sharing amongst peers.

· Promotion and sponsorship opportunities at the biennial conference.

· Four journals, Australasian Hydrographer, per year.

· Association Website and peer group mailing list.

· Commitment to supporting continuing education of Hydrographers (Certificate IV Hydrography).

· Travel grant assistance scheme for student/cadet members to attend conferences.

· Educational grants.

· Job advertisement network to industry.

· Investing funds/resources for educational support for the hydrographic/hydrometric industry (Member of Industry Advisory Group) and vocational training development programmes.

· Supporting State based industry workshops.

· Access to and information about activities from other similar scientific and industry groups

For more information contact aha (at) aha (dot) net (dot) au