MEMBERSHIP WITH LEA
Join the people shaping better places to learn.
Learning Environments Australasia (LEA) is a not-for-profit community bringing educators and designers together to shape the future of learning environments.
If you teach, lead, design, build or manage places for learning, or are starting your career, there’s a place for you here.
YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS
What do you get when you join?
Member savings, practical learning and connections across education and design – all in one community.
Conferences, events & savings
- Discounted LEA Annual Conference registration and exclusive member conference bundle deals.
- Discounted and free Chapter events and webinars through our local communities.
- Member rates for learning tours, study tours and all international A4LE events.
- Member rates for the annual A4LE LearningSCAPES conference.
- Member offers and early booking savings for events.
Films, learning & resources
- Complimentary viewing access to our New School 1 and New School 2 documentaries.
- Access to LEA and A4LE online libraries, research, papers and resources.
- Professional learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
- School visits and learning site tours to see ideas in practice and learn directly from experts.
- Selected discounts and complimentary resources from LEA online store.
People & professional connections
- Meet educators, school leaders, architects, designers, researchers and industry professionals.
- Connect locally through a Chapter – LEA’s local community in your state or country.
- Connect internationally through the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) network.
- Use the LEA Member Portal to manage your details, explore events and track your event history.
Awards & opportunities to contribute
- Enter projects in the annual Learning Environments Australasia Design (LEAD) Awards.
- Enter projects in the annual and biennial Chapter Awards programs.
- Explore opportunities to join Chapter committees and help plan local activities.
- Contribute to LEA initiatives and Sub Committees, including research, inclusion and advocacy.
Membership gives you access to these benefits and opportunities. Conference registration, event bookings and award entries are purchased separately; eligibility, CPD recognition and offers vary. Contact us for documentary viewing details.
A BIG BENEFIT FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR PRACTICE
Going to 2027 BELONGING? Bring your team for less.
LEA and A4LE members can access discounted conference bundles for 3 – 5, 6 – 9 or 10+ delegates, with dedicated Educator Bundles for eligible school teams.
Delegates wishing to join LEA to access member or member bundle early bird rates should submit their completed membership application and payment by 4pm AEDST/NSW time Tuesday 9 February 2027.
Exclusive Member Only Registration Bundle Deals
3 – 5 | 6 – 9 | 10+
Member conference bundles
5 – 7 May 2027
Sydney | Gadigal Country
LEA’s 25th Annual Conference
Conference bundles and annual membership bundles are separate purchases. Conference eligibility and availability apply.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Choose the membership that fits you.
Annual fees in Australian dollars (AUD), excluding GST. Applicable GST is additional.
| Membership | Australia & other countries | Aotearoa New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Education Individual | $179* | $165 |
| Education Bundle · 3 people | $484* | $473 |
| Education Additional · each | $158* | $135 |
| Corporate Individual | $303* | $264 |
| Corporate Bundle · 3 people | $825* | $748 |
| Corporate Additional · each | $253* | $210 |
| Student Individual | $55* | $44 |
| Retired Individual | $110* | $110 |
*Australian purchases subject to 10% GST, Education Individual totals $196.90 and Corporate Individual totals $333.30.
Education: people working in education. Corporate: people in non education industries, including architects, designers and suppliers. Student: full-time tertiary students. Retired: people who have retired.
Joining as a team? Education and Corporate bundles include three people. Add colleagues at the additional member rate. For more than 10 memberships, contact us.
READY TO JOIN?
Apply. Pay. Start connecting.
1. Apply online
Choose your category and provide your individual or team details.
2. Arrange payment
Follow the payment instructions. Your membership activates once payment is received.
3. Use your benefits
Receive your LEA Member ID, access eligible member rates and get involved.
The application opens in a new tab. Already a member? Visit the LEA Member Portal.
A few practical details
When does membership renew?
Membership is for a 12 month period and renews on the first day of the month in which you joined. For example, joining on 12 February means renewal is due on 1 February the following year.
How do I access the New School documentaries?
Once your membership is active, contact the LEA team to request your complimentary viewing code and link for New School 1 and New School 2. Viewing access conditions apply.
Joining for 2027 BELONGING member early bird rates or exclusive member bundle deals?
Submit your completed membership application and payment by 4pm AEDST/NSW time, Tuesday 9 February 2027. Processing may take up to five business days during peak periods. You need an active membership and Member ID to use member rates.
I’ve been a member before. How do I return?
We’d love to welcome you back. Contact the LEA team so we can help you renew or rejoin and keep your membership records connected.