Membership for
experienced directors

As a member of the AICD, you’re part of the world’s leading director community—positioning you at the forefront of governance news and governance practice.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE & GROW

Hone your expertise

AICD membership equips you with the tools, resources and training you need to keep you at the top of your game and prepare you for your next professional step.


  • Stand out to recruiting boards by adding your AICD post-nominals to your LinkedIn profile.
  • Expand your directorship portfolio with the help of our online board recruitment platform: Directorship Opportunities.
  • Connect with your fellow AICD directors to enrich your directorship with peer-to-peer mentoring.
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SPECIAL MEMBER PRICING ON EDUCATION & TRAINING

Expand your knowledge

Governance never stands still. And neither should your professional development. AICD membership provides you with a range of resources to support your director development.

EVENTS & FORUMS ALL YEAR ROUND

Connect with your peers

Held all year round, the AICD’s industry-leading forums and events are an ideal way to access the Australian director community and build your profile while getting the latest download on contemporary issues. AICD members enjoy member-exclusive pricing on all forums and state and territory events.

  • The complimentary members-only Essential Director Update event gives AICD members exclusive access to the latest governance, regulatory and legislative updates every year. ​
  • The Australian Governance Summit is our national flagship event, which brings together industry leaders, experienced directors and a room full of your peers to explore issues facing today’s directors.
  • The topical Tech Governance Forum and Climate Governance Forum provide a great opportunity to connect with directors with common interests.
  • State and territory events are also a great to get to connect with local directors to start building your network.
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Hear from our members

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“If people know I’m a member of the AICD they immediately know I’m committed to good governance, good strategy, good risk management and good people management.

Peter Achterstraat AM FAICDLife
NSW Productivity Commissioner

Choosing your membership grade

No matter which grade you choose when joining the AICD, your membership post-nominals help you stand out as a leader dedicated to excellence—among your peers, to your current organisation, to recruiters and to future boards.

AFFILIATE (AAICD)

Joining as an Affiliate is a great first step into the world of governance in Australia. Whether you wish to fuel a general interest in governance issues or are laying the groundwork for a future directorship career, becoming an AAICD keeps you in the know.

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MEMBER (MAICD)

Your MAICD post-nominals solidify your commitment to governance in Australia. You’re most likely an aspiring or practicing director (or governance professional), interested in attending events, continuing your professional development and becoming an active member of the AICD community.

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GRADUATE (GAICD)

The sought-after GAICD post-nominals are reserved for AICD members who are also Company Directors Course™ graduates. We offer a discount on course enrolments when AICD membership is purchased at the same time, so please reach out if you’re thinking about enrolling.

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Join the AICD today

By joining the AICD, you‘re demonstrating your dedication to great governance, reaffirming your commitment to yourself, and fuelling your professional ambitions.

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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.

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