Membership
TOGA Membership is open to anyone interested in thoracic cancers
e.g. physicians, scientists, nurses, patients/survivors/caregivers, industry member, allied health professionals, pharmacists
Membership Benefits
TOGA members have access to a wide range of benefits, which include
- Being part of a large multidisciplinary network of members in the thoracic cancer research field
- Leadership and mentorship opportunities
- Guidance for trial concept development of investigator-led studies, including access to support from biostatisticians and health economists
- Access to the latest news in lung and thoracic cancer research through educational workshops and community seminars
- Free and/or discounted access to scientific meetings and educational events
- Travel grant and award opportunities to conferences and meetings
- Educational materials on the latest developments in thoracic oncology
Membership Categories and Fees
Full Membership
Medical Practitioners
Members in this category have full voting rights
Fees
$100/ year
$240/ 3 years
Full Membership
Other healthcare professionals, nurses, clinical research professionals, scientists and individuals by invitation of the board
Members in this category have full voting rights
Fees
$50/ year
$120/ 3 years
Life Membership
Honorary membership is awarded in recognition of distinguished services to thoracic oncology
Members in this category have full voting rights
No fees payable
Community Membership
Thoracic cancer patients/survivors/ caregivers, cancer support groups, and other supporters
Members in this category do not have voting rights
No fees payable
Trainee Membership
Individuals in medical training
Members in this category do not have voting rights
Fees waived until completion of training
Industry Membership
Organisations within the pharmaceutical or related industry
Members in this category do not have voting rights but can attend the ASM even if they are not a sponsor
Fees
$1,000/ year
$2,400/ 3 years
Membership Renewals
Renewal notices will be issued to all current members except the ‘Community’ and ‘Life’ members. Trainees will be invoiced for Full Membership fees upon completion of training on the anticipated trainee end date unless you advise us that you are still in training with an updated date of completion.
Subscription options include 12- and 36-month renewals on memberships. Attractive savings are offered on 36 months renewals. The fees above are set by the TOGA Board of Directors.
Discounted Options:
Members Undertaking Study to a Relevant Qualification
- Membership fees are waived for students. Please advise us of your course status including anticipated date of completion. Please note TOGA reserves the right to request for proof of enrolment or withdraw your benefit at any time.
Financial Hardship
- If you are experiencing financial hardship, but would like to continue your TOGA membership, please contact us to discuss your situation prior to membership renewal. Submit your request to waive fees for a particular time period by writing to info@thoraciconcology.org.au. Individual requests will be reviewed, and a response provided.
Renewal Reminders:
Automated reminders will be sent at -60 days, -30 days and -24 hours. If you renew within the renewal deadline, you can avoid receiving the renewal notices. If you fail to renew, your membership may lapse; however, you will be given a grace period of further 2 months to pay your dues and all privileges of membership will be reinstated (as per the Constitution).
NOTE: During the grace period, members will not be able to endorse other members’ applications and cannot vote at an AGM if in a voting category of membership.
If you have received reminders, please ensure you renew by 17 February 2023 to avoid any potential disruption to your membership status.
