Membership

Membership of ASTA is available to Scientists, Technologists, Nurses, Physicians, Researchers and company representatives working in the fields of sleep medicine and sleep research. ASTA accepts new members on nomination by two current financial members of the association. Membership application forms are available in the ASTA Newsletter, or from ASTA Executive (see contacts) or it can be downloaded from this site (see below). Membership is valid for a financial year.

Membership Application Form Download

Membership Application Form (July 1st 2008 - June 30th 2009)

Completing the Membership Application Form

The Membership Application form is in PDF format and can be completed by typing in the highlighted areas within your web browser or once save to your PC. The fields that require completion will be highlighted. If they are not viewable, click the "Highlight fields" checkbox in the top right hand corner of the document. Once you have completed the form it can be printed by clicking on the Print Form tab and then mailed or faxed to the ASTA Executive (see details below). Before sending in the form ensure that it is signed and dated with the method of payment selected from the drop down menu.

Member's Database - only tick this box if you do not wish to have your contact details placed within the database. This database will be placed in a password protected section within the Member's Area and will be only be available to executive members and state representatives.

You must have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed on your PC to complete the document. Adobe Reader can be downloaded here.

How to make membership payments

Membership payments can be made by cheque payable to ASTA or via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the bank details below.

Account Name: Australasian Sleep Technologist Association
BSB:  105-086
Account:  049382240
Bank: BankSA - Toorak Gardens

Note: Could you please add your name in the details section so we know that it was you who has transferred the money on our bank statement.

Where to send Cheques and Membership Application Forms

Membership Applications Forms and cheque payment can be sent via mail to ASTA Treasurer, Melaura Bradford. Refer to the Contact section for address details.

Membership forms can be faxed to +61 8 8277 6890. Attention: Mark Jurisevic, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health.

Types of Membership

Ordinary Membership

Individuals working in the field of sleep medicine or sleep research are eligible for ordinary membership. Application for membership must be submitted in writing on the membership form to the Committee for consideration. Once approved by the Committee and upon payment of the annual subscription fee an individual shall then be admitted as an Ordinary member.

Honorary Members

Honorary membership is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of sleep medicine or sleep research or who have made a significant contribution to the Association. An individual shall become an Honorary member after recommendation by the Committee and approval by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. If you would like to nominate someone for Honorary membership, please contact the current Executive to obtain a nomination form.

Sustaining Members

Sustaining members shall be those companies or businesses or their representatives who have shown interest in the Association, who wish to support the aims and objectives of the Association. Sustaining members must be approved by the Committee and shall become a member upon the payment of a membership fee. Sustaining members shall not be entitled to vote.

Please note: for your convenience we are able to accept internet payments from Australia and New Zealand banks. For more information contact: treasurer@sleeptechnologists.org