Benefits of HMAA Membership


The HMAA website is a great way to promote yourself to the membership base. It is a hub of communication and designed to expand your network by sharing information within HMAA. Various options are available including:

  • Contributing articles to the dynamic website content and The Blast
  • Free submission of media releases
  • Paid media releases with additional coverage

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Here are some further benefits of your membership:

  • HMAA is the only national association that represents the horticultural media sector.
  • The HMAA website is constantly updated with news and event information with a customised e-news to your mailbox every Friday.
  • The HMAA website provides online profile building to promote members through the Members’ Directory.
  • Entry to the prestigious HMAA Laurels and Joy Harland Memorial Photographic Award is limited to members only.
  • HMAA membership provides national Public Liability Insurance for all financial members, who represent HMAA at events including affiliate events.
  • Membership criteria sets a national standard for horticultural media.
  • HMAA practises transparency and open communication to all members.
  • Weekly e-news (The Blast) and targeted media releases with the latest plant, product and industry information support your media work are sent to members.
  • Invitations to attend free webinars.
  • Publication of an up-to-date event calendar with Australia-wide events.
  • Online bookings to HMAA events through the HMAA website.
  • Membership allows media entry into various garden-related events including Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, Queensland Garden Expo at Nambour and Collectors’ Plant Fair in Sydney.
  • Membership provides access to member benefits including discounts to some products and services.
  • Importantly, membership makes you part of a unified Association with a national voice.