The annual subscription for membership of The Marcé Society Australasian Chapter for the year January – December 2024 is now due. 

This year, we've made a change to the membership renewal process. To renew, we kindly ask you to visit the International Marce Society website and select the 'Australasian Membership' option during the signup process. This update aims to simplify the process and enhance your experience as a member.

Why should you become a Marcé Member?

The Australasian Branch of the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health is dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing in the Australasian region. Our primary objective is to promote, facilitate, and disseminate research encompassing all aspects of maternal mental health, infant well-being, and partner support during the perinatal period, spanning from fundamental scientific inquiries to health services investigations.

As a member of our Australasian Marcé community, you are part of a collective committed to:

• Sharing cutting-edge research insights
• Fostering communication and collaboration among researchers
• Promoting educational initiatives to convey new research discoveries to both scientific and lay audiences effectively
• Advocating for the publication of research findings
• Enhancing public awareness of the profound impact of maternal mental health on individuals, families, and societies
• Advocating for increased funding for perinatal mental health research globally
• Upholding the highest scientific and ethical standards in research and its application in clinical psychiatric practice

All paid members of Australasian Marcé Society will have access to:

• The Archives of Women’s Health journal – unlimited online access
• The members-only International Marcé Society website, including the Resource Library
• The International listserv Discussion group, which is a contemporary and relevant source of updates and discussions around key research and clinical matters
• Opportunities to engage in a range of Special Interest Groups through Marcé International
• Discounted registration for international conferences, including the upcoming conference in Barcelona 4 – 7 September 2024: “Bridging familial, cultural and geographic contexts”
• Discounted registration for Australasian conferences, including the upcoming conference in Melbourne 4 – 6 September 2025
• Quarterly, relevant e-newsletters to keep you up to date with perinatal mental health research and practice in Australia and New Zealand
• Regular webinars with invited speakers providing updates on key issues in perinatal mental health

Membership levels (AUD)

• Gold - $250

  • Includes public acknowledgement as ‘Gold supporters of the Australasian Marcé Society’ in newsletters and conference programmes
  • Voting Rights
  • All Benefits Listed Above
  • Electronic Access to the Archives of Women's Mental Health (AWMH)
    
    

• Silver - $180

  • Voting Rights
  • All Benefits Listed Above
  • Electronic Access to the Archives of Women's Mental Health (AWMH)
    
    

• Student - $70

• Voting Rights
• All Benefits Listed Above

We understand that the increase in Silver and Student membership fees may be concerning. As a not-for-profit organisation, this adjustment is necessary to ensure the sustainability of the Australasian Marcé Society. While we considered offering only Silver and Student membership levels, the continued support from Gold members (at $250) is crucial for our survival. We deeply appreciate the generosity of those who can contribute at this level. Rest assured, the Executive Committee is committed to expanding our membership across Australia and New Zealand, and we will regularly review the fee structure to ensure it remains fair and sustainable.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the renewal process, please feel free to reach out to us.

Email: [email protected]