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PAYA Membership Form

Become part of the Pacific-Australia Youth Association (PAYA) and join a growing network of young leaders, professionals and changemakers across Australia and the Pacific. If you are aged 18-40 years old and from the Pacific-Australia region, you are welcome to become a member.

If you are aged 18–40 years old and from the Pacific-Australia region, you are welcome to become a member.

PAYA membership is a one-off payment and helps support youth leadership programs, regional events, workshops and opportunities across our network. PAYA members have access to all our initiatives and activities.

Membership Fees:
• Australia – $25 AUD
• Papua New Guinea – 75 PGK
• Solomon Islands – 140 SBD

Please note that equivalent local currency amounts may vary slightly depending on the exchange rate on the day of payment. Online payments are currently processed in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Membership Update Notice

Following consultations with members and discussions held during the Pacific-Australia Youth Association Inc. (PAYA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September 2025, PAYA has now implemented updates to our membership system to improve the overall experience for our community across Australia and the Pacific.

As part of this transition, all automatic renewals were turned off on 30 March 2026.

If you signed up before this date, or your automatic renewal was due from this point onwards, you will need to register again under the new system once your current membership expires.

Members who signed up or renewed before 30 March 2026 will continue to hold an active membership until its expiry later this year (or early 2027) and will receive an automatic email reminder to transition to the new system once their membership expires.

Our updated model introduces a simpler, one-off membership fee, removing the need for annual renewal payments:
• Australia – $25 AUD
• Papua New Guinea – 75 PGK
• Solomon Islands – 140 SBD

Please note that our online payment platform currently processes payments in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Once you join, your membership will not expire.

To ensure our records remain up to date and members stay engaged, an annual activation will still be required. This is a simple process (with no additional fee) where members confirm their details and ongoing involvement with PAYA.

As part of the new system, members can now self-manage their details through the PAYA online membership portal. Access details and instructions are provided once you sign up to the new system.

PAYA membership is open to individuals aged 18–40 years old from the Pacific-Australia region.

These changes are designed to strengthen our network, improve member engagement and enhance the overall experience for our community across the Pacific and Australia.

We appreciate the feedback and input received from members throughout this process and look forward to continuing to engage with you through PAYA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do I need to sign up to PAYA membership again?
If you signed up before 30 March 2026, or your renewal was due after this date, you will need to register again under the new system.

2. My membership is still active — what do I do?
You can continue using your current membership until it expires. You will receive an email reminder to join the new system when that happens.

3. How much is membership now?
Membership is a one-off fee of $25 AUD.

4. Does my membership expire?
No — under the new system, once you join, your membership does not expire.

5. What is annual activation?
Annual activation is a quick, no-cost step each year where you confirm your details and continued interest in being part of PAYA. You will receive an automatic email with details annually.

6. Can I pay in cash?
Yes. Please contact info@paya.org.au to discuss available options depending on your location in the Pacific.

7. What currency are online payments processed in?
Our online payment system currently processes payments in Australian Dollars (AUD). Please note that equivalent local currency amounts may vary slightly depending on the exchange rate on the day of payment.

8. Who can become a PAYA member?
PAYA membership is open to individuals aged 18–40 years old from the Pacific-Australia region.

International Engagement

PAYA has networks that stretch across our Blue Continent through government, business, churches, schools and universities, international organisations, and not-for-profit organisations. We use these to facilitate understanding and collaboration across the Pacific and Australia. 

Your Voice

Family gives to each other out of love, not obligation. PAYA is working to be the voice of young people across the region, and we will provide opportunities for you to speak out about the issues that matter to you, whether it is faith, economic development, climate change, or something else. We are your microphone!

Exclusive Events and Networking

As a PAYA Family Member, you will have unparalleled access to our events and initiatives. This includes our annual Youth Leadership Summit, small events, webinars, a members-only WhatsApp community and an exclusive email newsletter with events, job alerts, and other opportunities.

What’s included?

The Pacific-Australia Youth Association Inc. is committed to our Members, and providing value for them through a close-knit community, frequent events, mutual knowledge exchange, unique personal and professional opportunities, and more. Click through the menu to see the benefits of becoming a PAYA Family Member.

  • Our PAYA Family has exclusive WhatsApp and LinkedIn communities where we share news, opportunities, and stories. Meet motivated and talented young people like you!

  • As a PAYA Family Member, you receive access to apply for our Youth Leadership Summit and other events, and access to catch-ups every two months in your area!

  • PAYA works to provide opportunities for our Family Members including advertising job opportunities, internships, scholarships and other educational programs, and much more.

FAQs

  • We have two options available:

    Ordinary Membership - for those aged 18-40 years old and a citizen of Australia or the Pacific.

    Associate Membership - aged over 40 years old or not from Australia or the Pacific.

  • Ordinary Membership is a once off fee of 25 Australian dollars (25 AUD) and annual Associate Membership is an annual fee of 50 Australian dollars (50 AUD).

  • Becoming a member will give you access to all our events, monthly newsletter, networking, opportunities, resources and community. All of our programs are exclusively delivered to PAYA members-only.

  • Yes! We also accept payment via cash. Payment can be made in-person at various locations across the Pacific. Email ceo@paya.org.au so we can arrange something that works for you.