ASSDA’s membership schedule allows entry at five levels, with each level providing a number of significant benefits.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
All Members will have access to the following benefits:
- Access to a network of metallurgists and free technical advice from ASSDA through its online inquiry form (not available to non-fabricator members of the Association)
- Referral service for incoming supply and fabrication enquiries through ASSDA's technical inquiry form
- Member listing on ASSDA's website
- Member listing in ASSDA online Buyers' Guide, a stainless steel industry directory designed to promote member capabilities
- Free potential editorial in Australian Stainless magazine, plus distribution to third-party publications
- Free registration (unlimited) in all ASSDA educational webinars
- Free/discounted enrolments in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
- Discounted registration rates in all ASSDA events, including its educational seminars and annual conference, PacRim Stainless
- Discounted advertising rates in ASSDA industry publications including Australian Stainless and the Reference Manual
- Lecture/speaker opportunities at Association and related functions (at ASSDA's invitation)
Membership categories cover all sectors of the industry, and entry into the Association is determined on the nature and size of your business within the stainless steel industry.
PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP 
Trading houses, multi-state distributors and mills
Minimum AU$18,000 pa plus GST where applicable
In addition to the general membership benefits, Platinum Members will receive:
- Unlimited free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
- Two free one-hour in-house training session by an ASSDA technical specialist each year
- One free full registration per year to ASSDA's annual PacRim Stainless conference
- One free vertical banner advertisement in Australian Stainless Magazine each year
- Access to a quarterly Stainless Steel Imports Market Report
- Ten free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published, including unlimited digital copies
- Prominent display of company logo on ASSDA's website homepage
- Company logo/acknowledgment in all ASSDA communications (print and online)
- Use of the ASSDA Platinum Member logo
- Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership
GOLD MEMBERSHIP 
Trading houses, multi-state distributors and mills
AU$11,000 pa plus GST where applicable
In addition to the general membership benefits, Gold Members will receive:
- Ten free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
- Ten free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
- Access to a quarterly Stainless Steel Imports Market Report
- Acknowledgment of Gold Membership in ASSDA publications
- Use of the ASSDA Gold Member logo
- Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership
SILVER MEMBERSHIP 
Distributors, fabricators and manufacturers
A$5,500 pa plus GST where applicable
In addition to the general membership benefits, Silver Members will receive:
- Five free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
- Ten free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
- Access to a quarterly Stainless Steel Imports Market Report
- Acknowledgment of Silver Membership in ASSDA publications
- Use of the ASSDA Silver Member logo
- Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership
RUBY MEMBERSHIP 
Fabricators, manufacturers with 40 – 100 pax
A$2,200 pa plus GST where applicable
In addition to the general membership benefits, Ruby Members will receive:
- Two free enrolments (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
- Three free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
- Use of the ASSDA Ruby Member logo
- Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership
EMERALD MEMBERSHIP 
Fabricators, manufacturers with < 40 pax
A$1,100 pa plus GST where applicable
In addition to the general membership benefits, Emerald Members will receive:
- One free enrolment (full certificate) in ASSDA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course
- Two free Australian Stainless Reference Manuals with each new edition published
- Use of the ASSDA Emerald Member logo
- Eligibility for AGM/EGM voting rights and ASSDA Board membership