Full Membership:                      

·          All serving and former members of the Royal Australian Navy and other Commonwealth Navies including Royal Marines who have served for a period of at least 6 months.

·          All serving and former members of Allied Navies who have served for a period of at least 6 months. (Amended by National Council decision 2007)

·          Any Service member of the Australian Defence Force who has served in a dedicated billet on a RAN ship for at least 6 months (Approved by National Council 3 December 2005).

·          Former or serving Australian Naval Reserve Cadet Officers and Instructors in receipt of a Certificate of Appointment who have served for a period of not less than two years.

·          Persons, who are former or serving personnel of the Australian Naval Cadet (ANC) movement, have reached age 18 years and who have completed 3 years service.

·          Persons who are former or serving personnel of the merchant naval service of Australia or any member country of the British Commonwealth who in the performance of their merchant naval duties, have served in a war zone or other theatre of military operations.

Restricted Membership:

Is reserved for persons who are not eligible for Full Membership of the Association but who wish to join /contribute to the Association.

The following classes of restricted membership are available: Associate Member, Social Member and Club Member.

Subscriptions and Fees:

(Full and Restricted Membership)

Joining Fee: $5   Annual Subscription: $25   Total: $30

Between 1 July & 31 October - $12.50

Between 1 November & 31 December: required to pay joining fee and annual subscription totalling $30.  [These members will be deemed to be financial for the following year.]