HISH has a Hunter Region focus with national connections and reach.

Please complete the form below to become a member – required fields are marked with a red star *. 

2025-6  HISH Membership fees

• $22 inc GST (Individual)
• $99 inc GST (Organisations)

Benefits of HISH Membership (subject to approvals and/or availability):

• Public liability insurance for HISH members without their own insurance cover – to run approved co-branded HISH events
• Apply for small amounts of funding (generally less than $500 per event/initiative). To apply for funding, fill out our funding form.
• Access to apply for annual funding through Inspiring Australia small grants
• Ability to apply through HISH Inc for Commonwealth and other grants per HISH’s Not-For-Profit and Incorporated status
• Promotion of your organisation, initiatives and/or events to Hunter Region (and beyond):
  • Schools, educators, and community members
  • Councils, libraries, museums
  • Industry and organisations such as HMRI, UON, I2N and more
  • Inspiring Australia and other Science Hubs
  • through our social media, enviroBYTES newsletters, emails, reports and cross promotions via other HISH member’s events and mailing lists.
• Annual stall at Hunter Science Festival during National Science Week engaging over 3,000 members of the community, hosted at Newcastle Museum
• Free access to certain venues to deliver your exhibitions, presentations, workshops, or other activity promoting your organisation (subject to availability)
• Opportunities to mix with like-minded people and to be mentored and build your skills in science communication, engagement, and administration
• Access to international and national science and STEM leaders and practitioners

The Executive Committee is comprised of international and national award-winning academics, educators, and practitioners: President & Treasurer: Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM, Vice President: Professor Peter Howley,  Vice President: Mr Alec Roberts, Secretary: Ms Shelley Wilson, Committee Members: Ms Laura Boland, Ms Shay Davies, Ms Claire Chaikin-Bryan, Ms Amber Glasper, Peter Melling.

Membership fees help pay for the running expenses for HISH including:

• Public Liability Insurance & Volunteer Insurance
• Website Maintenance
• NSW Fair Trading requirements

Please feel free to visit us at the HISH Office or speak with Tim by phone on 0418205664.

Suite 3D1 Level 3 T&G Building
45 Hunter Street Newcastle 2300

Member organisations must allocate a staff member to attend monthly planning meetings and contribute to HISH events and tasks. To become a member please fill out the form below, and a membership invoice will be issued to you shortly after.

Memberships run from July 1 to June 30 the following year.

Please ensure you fill in all fields marked with a red star * at a minimum before clicking on submit button below.