Women in Print Australia and Girls Who Print will introduce a reciprocal membership arrangement from 1 January 2026, giving members of both organisations access to each other’s events and resources.
Under the agreement, financial members of Women in Print will receive complimentary access to Girls Who Print’s international online events, digital resources, learning programs and global community spaces.
Girls Who Print members will become associate members of Women in Print at no cost, allowing them to take part in Australian initiatives and member offerings, including attending member events while working or travelling in Australia.
Women in Print board chair Stephanie Gaddin said the arrangement would connect Australian members with an international peer network.
“For Women in Print, this is both a strategic step and a practical one, connecting our members with a global network of peers navigating the same challenges and opportunities we see here in Australia,” Gaddin said.
“Girls Who Print has long been a leader in this space internationally, and formalising our relationship means we can amplify our collective impact rather than working in parallel. It’s a meaningful move, and the right one for women across our industry.”
Gaddin said the agreement would allow members who cannot attend international events to still engage with a global community.
“While not all women in our industry have the chance to travel to international trade shows or industry events, this new agreement provides the opportunity to connect with a global peer network and to share perspectives and experiences that extend far beyond our local footprint,” she said.
“By aligning our memberships in this way, members of both organisations can take advantage of new pathways for support, learning and connection. This reflects the way our industry genuinely works, connected across borders and disciplines, and strengthened by the communities we build.”
Deborah Corn, executive director of Girls Who Print, said the partnership would broaden access to existing programs.
“Girls Who Print offers a broad range of support, education, mentorship and leadership development, along with our Print University, Advancement Resource Centre, and a global community that supports women in advancing their careers,” Corn said.
“Partnering with Women in Print Australia strengthens that work. Their commitment to elevating women aligns with ours, and this reciprocal membership makes our combined resources accessible to more women than ever before.”
The reciprocal membership benefits will be available to members of both organisations from 1 January 2026.