Become a Member

Join a thriving community that's been championing main streets for over 30 years.

Mainstreet Australia exists to support the people, businesses, and organisations shaping Australia’s main streets and town centres. Through advocacy, networking, and professional development, we provide a platform for collaboration, learning, and growth.

We’re continuously enhancing our membership experience to offer more value, with expanded resources, new networking opportunities, and a stronger voice in advocacy – all at affordable membership rates. Plus, with our annual subscription model, signing up is easier than ever, with an automatic renewal system integrated to keep your membership experience seamless.

As a member, you'll gain:

  • Free tickets to Mainstreet Australia’s evening webinar series, The Night Shift Sessions (+ anytime access to webinar recordings), and the biennial Mainstreet Australia National Awards.
  • Discounted tickets to networking events, the Mainstreet Australia Awards Function, National Conferences, Centre Manager Summits + more.
  • The opportunity to host a StreetShow event for your local precinct.
  • Access to exclusive member networks, such as our private WhatsApp group for the Centre Managers and Business Association Networks.
  • Free listings of your business or organisation’s services on our Supplier Directory.
  • Free cross-promotion of open jobs at your business or organisation on the Mainstreet Australia employment page and across our social media channels. Plus, gain access to downloadable professional resources for hiring and operational processes.
  • Occasional promotion of your social media content to our 4,000+ followers, and occasional features in our monthly newsletter — read by more than 1,200 subscribers.
  • Access to Coffee Roulette, an online member networking initiative.
  • Service and event discounts offered through Mainstreet Australia’s partnerships.
  • Member-only access to a resource library, exclusive initiatives, templates & tools, webinar recordings, and networking opportunities via your very own Member Portal.
  • Free feature of your organisation name and website on our member page.

Our Membership Tiers

Individual/Small Business Membership

$ 250+ GST Annual
  • For 1x member representative.
  • Includes all core benefits listed above.
  • Access knowledge, professional development opportunities, and marketing resources to help grow your business.
  • Not suitable for associations, councils or larger organisations.

Business Association/Chamber of Commerce Membership

$ 350+ GST Annual
  • For 2x member representatives.
  • Includes all core benefits listed above.
  • Gain tools, resources and support to empower your leadership team, local businesses, and advocacy efforts.
  • Obtain letters of support from Mainstreet Australia for grants and special rate renewals—upon request.

Government, Council or Corporate Membership

$ 450+ GST Annual
  • For 3x member representatives.
  • Includes all core benefits listed above.
  • Offers more flexible membership access for councils and larger organisations.
  • Connect with key stakeholders, access data-driven resources, and promote economic development within your area.

Partner Membership

$ 500+ GST Annual
  • For 3x member representatives.
  • Includes all core benefits listed above.
  • Maximise your organisation’s visibility through targeted promotional opportunities.
  • Social media features across Mainstreet Australia’s channels.
  • Dedicated newsletter feature and/or inclusion in the general monthly newsletter.
  • Ability to request tailored promotional content creation/sharing to reach our community of over 6,000 main street representatives.

Who should join?

  • Centre Managers, Coordinators & Marketing Managers
  • Members of Funded/Unfunded Business/Trader Associations & Chambers of Commerce
  • Local Council, Economic Development, Urban Design, Business Development, Placemaking, City Strategy & Tourism Representatives
  • Business Owners
  • Commercial Landlords & Agents
  • Main Street Suppliers & Service Providers
  • Local, Federal & State Government Representatives

How to purchase a new membership

We’ve provided a step-by-step process for purchasing a new membership at the bottom of this page. Please read these steps before making a purchase.

We’re here to help

If you have any questions about becoming a member or need support as a current member, we’re here to help. We strive to make our memberships as accessible as possible, and in some cases, we may be able to offer flexible payment arrangements for those who need them. If your organisation requires assistance, please reach out to us to discuss your options.

Your guide to Mainstreet Australia membership

Make the most of your Mainstreet Australia membership with our comprehensive Membership Guide — your go-to reference for everything membership-related. Inside, you’ll find information on:

  • How your membership works
  • Renewing your membership
  • Navigating the Member Portal
  • Accessing member benefits and resources
  • Managing your account and contacts

Individual or Small Business Membership

$250.00 / year

Business Association or Chamber of Commerce Membership

$350.00 / year

Government, Local Council or Large Business Membership

$450.00 / year

Partner Membership

$500.00 / year

Not sure about membership yet, but want to keep updated about what’s on offer?
Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter here

Please note:

Mainstreet Australia tries to keep fees to a minimum. As such, we are not in the position to provide pro rata or transferable memberships, except where a member leaves an organisation that has paid for the membership, and that organisation wants to replace the membership with another person. If this is the case, please contact us so we can update your membership accordingly.

How to Purchase a New Membership

  1. Select the membership tier (shown above) that applies to you/your organisation by clicking the ‘Purchase’ button beneath the relevant tier;
  2. At checkout, provide the required information, including the representative/s details you’d like associated with the membership;
  3. Choose your payment method (Credit/Debit Card OR Invoice Now & Pay Later);
  4. Review the information you’ve provided and your order details to ensure it’s correct before clicking ‘Sign up now’ to complete the purchase.


Your order will be processed in our system within 1-2 days, and you will receive a confirmation email with your membership details. For organisations that require a purchase order, please see below.

Important Information About New Memberships:

Purchase Orders: If your organisation requires a Purchase Order (PO) before paying for a membership, just select the “Invoice Now & Pay Later” option at checkout after providing your details. Once you’ve confirmed your order by clicking ‘Sign up now’, you will be sent an invoice via email. 

Please send the invoice and PO number to our Accounts team at accounts@mainstreetaustralia.org.au – we’ll then apply the PO number to your invoice and send it back to you.

🛒 Quick tip: Be sure to double-check your cart before completing a purchase by clicking on the shopping bag icon in the bottom right of our website. The system may retain your previous selections, which could result in duplicate memberships being added to your cart.

Important Information About Renewals:

You’ll receive an email reminder 14 days before your membership is due to renew each year. If you’d like to check your renewal date earlier or adjust any details in relation to your membership, you can do so via the Member Portal.

Please note that membership renewals will occur automatically each year on the date you first purchased a membership unless you:

  1. Chose the “Invoice Now & Pay Later” option in your last membership renewal (in which case you will be sent another invoice to pay manually), or;
  2. You’re a Primary Contact for your membership and remove your payment details from your account in the Member Portal (go to “Manage Membership” > “Payment Methods”). As a result, you will instead be sent an invoice to pay manually.


If you have not paid your renewal within 90 days, your membership will be cancelled. 

Stay subscribed to stay informed: If you are a member, please do not unsubscribe from our email communications, as this means we will no longer be able to send you member benefits and renewal reminders.

Need help? Please contact us at info@mainstreetaustralia.org.au for assistance.