Your Engagement Journey Starts Here
Kickstart your professional journey with the Engagement Institute! As a Student Member, you’ll join a vibrant community of engagement professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. You’ll gain access to essential tools, resources, and learning opportunities designed to help you build a strong foundation in community and stakeholder engagement.
This membership type is for students currently enrolled in full-time tertiary study and not working full-time. Please note that if you select this membership type, you will be asked to provide email verification of your full-time student status.
To compare all membership options, see our Membership page.
Expand your network and opportunities
Meet mentors and potential employers
Connect with employers, mentors, and collaborators worldwide. Gain valuable career guidance to help you transition from student to professional.
Be part of a vibrant community
Become part of a supportive network of over 15,000 engagement professionals and network with other young professionals through our Emerging Engagement Practitioners Network.
Boost your career prospects
Gain early access to job opportunities, internships, and volunteering roles within the sector.
boost your employability
Stand out
Use the Engagement Institute’s post-nominals and our member logo on your CV and LinkedIn profile to showcase your commitment to professional growth.

Build your personal brand
Gain valuable industry experience and enhance your professional profile by contributing to publications, joining working groups, and participating in communities of practice.
Gain recognition
Stand out to employers by earning your Certificate of Engagement.
Build your skills and tools
Save on vital skills training
Access discounted rates on professional development courses, including the highly regarded Certificate of Engagement program.
Stay informed
Keep up with industry trends through exclusive publications and free or discounted member events.
Access real-world tools and resources
Use our extensive library of resources, case studies, research and tools—including the Engagement Methods Tool (EMT)—to elevate your work and improve decision-making.
Student
membership
pricing
Annual membership is $55 AUD or $63 NZD. Your membership follows an anniversary cycle, renewing each year on the date you joined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Membership FAQs
The annual fee is $55 AUD or $63NZD.
Student memberships are not transferable.
Membership FAQs
The Engagement Institute operates on an anniversary membership cycle, with renewals due annually on the date you first joined.
Members receive up to a 20% discount off the Engagement Institute’s training programs as well as local and national events.