Membership

The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Business Association has over 350 members. Our membership base includes gay and lesbian business owners who serve both our own community and the wider economy. It also includes lesbian and gay managers, business executives and professionals working across all industries. We welcome straight members who support or wish to support the gay and lesbian business community.

The Association encourages a positive and dynamic environment to expand your business and social network. The SGLBA is proud to showcase the talents and diverse business interests of our members.

Benefits of Membership

  • Numerous avenues for networking and socialising with a growing, vibrant and energetic group of individuals
  • A supportive environment to expand your customer and supplier base
  • Contribute by proxy to the SGLBA ‘Good Works Fund’ which donates thousands of dollars each year to worthwhile Gay and Lesbian Charities
  • Attend regular dinners with high profile speakers
  • Knowledge that you are a member of a 26 year young professional association which supports and encourages your community businesses and charities in their day to day running

What you receive

  • A personalised SGLBA membership card.
  • Free entry to Fruits in Suits and Lemons with a Twist on presentation of your SGLBA membership card and the chance to win great prizes (normally $10 entry for non-members).
  • Access to the SGLBA (QP) Breakfast Networking Groups and discount off the cost of the QP Annual Christmas Dinner
  • Discounted bookings for SGLBA dinners & special events
  • Free entry to a New Members networking function
  • Free bi-monthly SGLBA online E-Newsletter emailed direct to you
  • Free Member Spotlight in a Fruit Tingle email which is seen by over 1,600 people
  • Opportunity to promote your Business by providing prizes for Fruits in Suits and Lemons with a Twist
  • Opportunity to sponsor an SGLBA event(s) to promote your Business. Access to joint advertising through SGLBA’s media partners (under certain sponsorship arrangements)
  • Periodic offers and/or discounts at advertised Members’ Businesses
  • Free listing in the Members Business Directory section on the SGLBA Website
  • Opportunity to advertise your Business on the SGLBA Website at less than market rates
  • Free use of the SGLBA’s stand at the Mardi Gras Fair Day to promote your Business
  • Free entry at our affiliate Associations’ networking nights: “GLOBE” in Melbourne and “GLBA” in Brisbane
  • Utilise Voting Rights at our AGM and eligibility to enter our Business Awards
  • Eligible to apply for the SGLBA University Scholarship(s)

Join online and pay by credit card using our secure payment form. We accept American Express, Visa and MasterCard.

Or download a membership form to fax or mail to us with your payment. Note: please do not send cash by post.

For any questions you may have on SGLBA Membership, please don't hesitate to contact us on 02 9990 2209 or email us.

You can also renew your membership online.  Simply login to your member account, and click on the 'Renew Membership' button.

Membership Costs

Full Membership

Full membership is available for $85 a year. A three year membership is also available for $220.

Membership runs from the date of payment until the allotted time period expires.

Applications from prospective members who are Under 25 years of age or Over 65 of age are entitled to join for $65. Proof of ID will be required when picking up your membership card at one of our functions.

A Full member may nominate their partner at the same address as a Partner Member for an additional $65. Partner members do not receive a copy of the newsletter; do not have a free entry in the business directory and are not entitled to vote at the SGLBA Annual General Meeting. A three year combined membership is available for $415

Corporate Membership

Corporate membership is available and entitles individual businesses nominating at least 3 employees to pay just $75 for each member.