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Join a growing community advancing fair, trusted, and open scholarly publishing.
Membership of the Open Access Publishing Association (OAPA) is a practical way for scholars, editors, reviewers, and supporters of open knowledge to contribute to a stronger and more equitable publishing ecosystem. Members gain access to professional learning, events, community opportunities, and a formal voice in shaping the Association’s future.
OAPA membership connects you to a community committed to improving the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of scholarly communication. Whether you are an academic, editor, peer reviewer, publishing professional, or supporter of open access, membership provides meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and lead.
Free access to the Association’s regular events.
Monthly insights into open access publishing from leaders in the field, delivered to your inbox.
Reduced rates for OAPA-hosted conferences and online education courses.
A formal role in the Association through AGM voting rights and eligibility to nominate for the Board or Committees.
$75 AUD per year
A standard individual membership for scholars and supporters of open knowledge. Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Join as an Ordinary Member$50 AUD per year
A discounted membership for editors appointed to an OAPA-hosted journal. Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Join as an Editor MemberOAPA hosts a growing calendar of seminars, webinars, conferences, and member events focused on open publishing, peer review, editing, and scholarly communication. Explore upcoming events below.
OAPA welcomes proposals for new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that align with our mission to advance fair and open knowledge. SIGs are established by members to support scholarly collaboration, capacity building, and dialogue in areas relevant to open access publishing, scholarly communication, and equitable research practices.
These groups provide a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and institutions to work collectively on initiatives that strengthen diamond open access publishing, build capability in open scholarship, and foster communities dedicated to inclusive knowledge dissemination.
Each SIG is formed and governed by members and operates with the support of OAPA’s Partnership Committee. Activities may include webinars, resource development, publications, conference engagement, and other forms of scholarly exchange.
Membership in a SIG is open to current OAPA members with an interest in the group’s focus.
Members may propose a new SIG with funding of up to AUD $1,000 per year to support core activities.
SIGs are expected to deliver at least two webinars or equivalent activities annually, report on progress, and contribute where possible to the OAPA newsletter.
To propose a new SIG, members should submit a proposal outlining the group’s aims, membership, convenor team, planned activities, and proposed budget. SIGs are approved for a three-year term and may apply for renewal. Inactive SIGs may be concluded in consultation with the OAPA Board.
For questions or to submit a proposal, contact memberships@open-publishing.org.
OAPA membership is more than a subscription. It is an opportunity to support better open publishing, connect with others working in the field, and contribute to the future of equitable scholarly communication.
For membership enquiries, please contact memberships@open-publishing.org.