Terms and conditions – become a member

The following terms and conditions apply specifically to Australian Human Resources Institute Limited (AHRI, we, us, our) membership products and services. It is your responsibility to review these terms and conditions prior to application or registration/enrolment.

By signing up for an AHRI membership, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time and will provide the most recent version on our website. 

1. Eligibility: 

Eligibility for AHRI membership is subject to:  

1. the eligibility requirements set out on our website in relation to the particular membership categories;  
2. the eligibility requirements set out in our governing documents; and   
3. payment of the relevant membership fee for that category of membership as set out on our website.  

AHRI reserves the right to review your application and determine the acceptance or rejection of your application in accordance with the criteria for these eligibility requirements and according to its reasonable discretion. If accepted, your AHRI membership is valid for a period of 12 months unless otherwise stated.  

2. AHRI constitution, code of ethics and by-laws: 

Upon applying to become a member of AHRI, you agree to be bound by the AHRI constitution, the code of ethics and professional conduct, and all by-laws, notices, and directives of AHRI.  

3. Payment
   
   1. Membership fees: Individual annual membership fees are due in full on joining AHRI or on the anniversary of joining. We generally send you a reminder approximately 1-2 months before the renewal date. Membership fees are non-refundable.
   2. Organisation membership: Upon receipt of a signed organisation membership application, a signed member statement (if renewing), or email confirmation that you wish to renew your existing membership, your organisation will be invoiced. Once the invoice has been issued, the organisation’s membership is non-refundable. Should there be any changes within your organisation, you can at any time add additional members. Organisation membership will only be invoiced to the organisation. AHRI is unable to issue your staff members with individual invoices under this membership category.
   3. Failure to pay membership fees: AHRI membership fees are due annually from the date on which you joined AHRI. If you do not pay your membership fees, you will cease to be an AHRI member and be removed from the AHRI active member database from the first day of the third month following your membership renewal date. Membership benefits will be restricted for all non-financial members. Non-financial professional members are not covered by the AHRI Pro-Cover Insurance policy. If your membership does lapse you must not use any AHRI professional designation after your name or otherwise claim to be a member of AHRI. 
   4. Invoices: When you complete and sign your copy of a  or membership application form, this becomes a tax invoice in compliance with ATO requirements. This can be used to make payment by credit card or cheque and you can keep this completed form on file for your tax records
   5. Costs incurred by AHRI in processing fees: All external costs incurred by AHRI in the processing of fees will be charged back to you. Such costs include, but are not limited to, bounced cheques fees and related bank charges.  
   6. Direct Debit: click here to download full Direct Debit terms and conditions.

4. Membership Reinstatement:

Non-Certified members may be reinstated at their previous membership level up to two years following their AHRI membership lapsing. Certified Practitioners (CPHR) and Fellow Certified Practitioners (FCPHR) members will need to have their membership reinstatement evaluated for approval.

5. Cancellation/refund policy: 

Subject to any rights you may have under law, AHRI can only provide a refund of membership fees in limited circumstances, such as where your membership application has been declined, or AHRI materially fails to provide the services and benefits offered to members.  

6. Transfer of membership: 

AHRI memberships are individual and non-transferable.   

7. Upgrading membership: 

You may apply to upgrade your AHRI membership confirming you have met the eligibility requirements. Associate members on the Student or Graduate rate will be required to pay the relevant yearly membership fee in order to upgrade.  

8. CPD – Continuing Professional Development
   
   1. Requirement for membership: In order to maintain membership, members (excluding associate members are required to comply with AHRI’s CPD policy. AHRI may conduct annual audits of a random selection of members to check compliance with the CPD requirements. Members who have not maintained the minimum number of CPD hours may be regraded to the level of Associate member.  
   2. Recording of CPD points: AHRI members who pre-register for an AHRI course or event will have their CPD record updated automatically upon the completion of the programme. See here for further details. AHRI members who have registered for an event/course but are unable to attend, are responsible for notifying AHRI of non-attendance by emailing [email protected]. Records of attendance are maintained on file by AHRI for auditing purposes. For all CPD queries, please contact [email protected].  
9. Privacy Notice
   
   1. AHRI is concerned with the protection of your privacy. AHRI collects and stores your personal information in accordance with the privacy principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), as amended, for the purposes of providing membership services, education and training programs, and to manage our relationship with you. You consent to us collecting, holding, using, and disclosing your information for the following purposes:
   2. Communication from AHRI: AHRI may use your details to promote products and services in the form of email communications and/or other types of communication. Update your personal AHRI website profile preferences or email [email protected] if you would prefer not to receive communications from AHRI.
   3. and for other purposes further set out in AHRI’s privacy policy.
10. Other 

If any provision of these terms and conditions is deemed invalid or unenforceable, all or part of that provision will be severed from the terms and conditions and will not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions of the terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the terms and conditions, please contact AHRI on 1300 811 880 or [email protected].