Membership

The CBCA and the VIC Branch welcomes memberships. Your participation helps to support and promote the Australian children’s literature industry and our key national programs, such as the Book of the Year Awards and Shadow Judging.

Membership is open to all! We offer rates for individuals, familes, schools and educational institutions.

There are many great benefits of a VIC Branch membership. They include:

  • Regular curated updates on children’s literature events and news
  • Discounted or free entry to CBCA VIC Branch events including CBCA Judge’s Talks and author talks
  • Opportunities to participate in Shadow Judging
  • Access to member-only information and resources via CBCA National website
  • Free members-only events, e.g. Night of the Notables
  • The Leila St John Award, awarded annually to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to children’s literature in Victoria
  • Information from Victorian regional groups, who organise local activities
  • Discounts at participating bookshops

Download a CBCA membership form today, then forward your application to us by email: [email protected].

2023/2024 Membership rates:

Individual $65
Parents, teachers and librarians.

Concession $40
Health care card holders, students and seniors’ card holders, authors & illustrators.

Institutional $93
Schools, public libraries, booksellers, publishers and other interested institutions.

Family Membership $74
1–2 adults plus children under 18.

If you have any enquiries, please contact us!

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