Memberships
Memberships
The Aesthetic & Beauty Industry Council is committed to providing an authentic, ethical, accessible and supportive organisation for the betterment of the professional clinic, spa and salon industry.
Join us and let’s start creating change together!
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FOR SALONS, SPAS AND CLINICS
Do you own an aesthetic or beauty business, employ staff and need support with - Staff Issues, Human Resources, Contracts, Education and Success Resources?
Then Clinic Membership is for you.
With this membership you get a dedicated HR and IR team, available full time.
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To be a Clinic Member you need to be a genuine business and have a registered ABN. As a ABIC Clinic Member, you are an employee-based business delivering one or more of the following.
- Beauty Services - nails, lashes, eyebrow services, tanning and makeup
- Advanced Beauty and Skin - massage, day spa and beauty therapy diploma-level services with basic to moderate use of laser and IPL modalities
- Aesthetic and Dermal - advanced skin treatments, laser, skin resurfacing, cosmetic tattooing, non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, cosmetic injectables and advanced treatment modality use
ABIC Clinic Memberships align you with the resources, support and connections you need, as a business owner, to thrive in our diverse industry. These include:
- Specialised one on one consultations & resources with your ABIC facilitators and Workplace experts, anytime you need them.
- Access to a tailored and comprehensive resource library
- Unlimited access to HR advice and support
- Unlimited access to IR advice and support
- Access to general business advice
- Up-to-date industry communication via private member EDM’s
- Access to closed social and digital community platforms
- Discounts to exclusive ABIC member events and training
- Current and reliable government and legislative updates, valuable business development material, advancements in treatments and education
- ABIC representation to the government
- The opportunity to become ABIC accredited - registered with benchmark beauty industry council
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FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND BUSINESS MANAGERS
Do you manage or run an aesthetic or beauty business, and are you motivated to grow and advance, have access to hundreds of tailored resources, education and industry representation, plus all the tools at your disposal to succeed?
Then Management Membership is for you.
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Designed for aesthetic and beauty businesses within the Professional Beauty Industry, our Management Membership is for business owners and business managers running clinics, salons, spas and beauty bars. This membership is designed to help you manage staff and help them to improve and grow within your business.
To be eligible, you are a genuine business and have a registered ABN. As a ABIC Management Member, you are a Business Owner or Business Manager looking for support in managing, training and retaining strong employees along with all the added benefits and resources of our comprehensive Clinic Membership without the added cost of a HR Specialist.
As a ABIC Management Member, you are an employee-based business delivering one or more of the following.
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Beauty Services - nails, lashes, eyebrow services, tanning and makeup
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Advanced Beauty and Skin - massage, day spa and beauty therapy diploma-level services with basic to moderate use of laser and IPL modalities
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Aesthetic and Dermal - advanced skin treatments, laser, skin resurfacing, cosmetic tattooing, non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, cosmetic injectables and advanced treatment modality use
The ABIC Management Membership aligns you with the resources, support and connections you need, as a business owner, to thrive in our diverse industry. These include:
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Specialised one on one consultations & resources with your ABIC facilitators and Workplace experts, anytime you need them.
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Access to a tailored and comprehensive resource library
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Access to general business advice
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Up-to-date industry communication via private member EDM’s
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Access to closed social and digital community platforms
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Discounts to exclusive ABIC member events and training
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Current and reliable government and legislative updates, valuable business development material, advancements in treatments and education
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ABIC representation to the government
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The opportunity to become ABIC accredited - registered with benchmark beauty industry council
FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Are you an employee or sole trader?
Then Professional Membership is for you.
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Our Professional Membership is designed for qualified industry professionals, employees and sole traders working within the Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry. Providing you with the sought-after guidance, support and connection many solo operators and employees crave, your ABIC Professional Membership delivers:
- Reliable government and legislative updates, valuable business development material and advancements in treatments and education
- Access to ABIC Connect Resource Library which includes guidelines, templates, infection control and safe plans and personal and professional development resources
- Up-to-date industry communication via private member EDM’s
- Access to closed social and digital community platforms
- Discounts to exclusive ABIC member events and training
- ABIC representation to the government
- The opportunity to become ABIC accredited - registered with benchmark beauty industry council
FOR THE INDUSTRY'S FUTURE PROFESSIONALS
Are you a student in the Aesthetic Industry?
Then Student Membership is for you.
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As the future of our industry, ABIC Student Memberships are designed for individuals studying at an accredited learning institute. Committed to elevating your career in the Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry, ABIC Student Memberships connect you with industry leaders, reliable industry updates and tailored guidance, training and advice. Student members gain access to:
- Student-priced memberships
- Access to ABIC Connect Resource Library
- Up-to-date industry communication via private member EDM’s
- Access to closed social and digital community platforms
- Discounts to exclusive ABIC member events and training
- ABIC representation to the government
Creating Change Together
You can be the change. By joining ABIC, your voice becomes part of one industry voice that represents industry individuals, businesses, and associations across the many different sectors within the Professional Beauty Industry.
Education
Channelling their individual expertise, learn from our industry’s leading professionals, via exciting online and in-person events
Resources
Exclusive access to specialist resources, guides and templates covering all business essentials across the diverse segments
Guidance
Our expert team listen and respond to your needs with transparent and authentic support helping you to navigate the challenging times
Advocacy
With a large, united voice, ABIC is your trusted and unified voice to government, representing the industry in one powerful approach and understanding
Consistency
Enhancing industry standards and professionalism through a body that offers incomparable understanding, recognition, trust, clarity and unity
Inclusivity
An industry voice that is representative of all the intricate business sizes and styles that form our industry, in collaboration with already established industry voices and associations
Education
Channelling their individual expertise, learn from our industry’s leading professionals, via exciting online and in-person events
Resources
Exclusive access to specialist resources, guides and templates covering all business essentials across the diverse segments
Guidance
Our expert team listen and respond to your needs with transparent and authentic support helping you to navigate the challenging times
Advocacy
With a large, united voice, ABIC is your trusted and unified voice to government, representing the industry in one powerful approach and understanding
Consistency
Enhancing industry standards and professionalism through a body that offers incomparable understanding, recognition, trust, clarity and unity
Inclusivity
An industry voice that is representative of all the intricate business sizes and styles that form our industry, in collaboration with already established industry voices and associations
Industry professionals and associates
ABIC Memberships are open to all industry professionals, clinics and students.
Business owners within all sectors of the Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry including salon, spa and clinic owners can join with their teams.
Affiliate brands, suppliers and supporters may be eligible to join the ABIC as an Associate or Supplier Member.
We absolutely are!
At the ABIC, we operate as a NFP, which means we do not profit from your membership. All membership fees are utilised for resources and representation. It is just one of the ways we strive to achieve such transparency when deciding if you should become an ABIC member.
To create industry change
In 2020 when our industry needed it most, 90% of business owners believed the professional beauty industry lacked a strong, united voice. Our vision to be recognised as your trusted voice, connected and representative body. Your membership drives the success and the health of the professional beauty industry and together, across Australia, with your support we can make a difference.
Individual expertise
ABIC Councillors were chosen thanks to their individual expertise across all elements of the Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry. Deeply connected with salon, spa and clinic owners, our ABIC Councillors harness their specialised skill sets and their industry network connections to build an industry standard, regulation and voice to government.
We have a selection of ABIC Memberships available based on your role in our diverse industry.
Your membership fee will depend on the type of membership you are eligible for.
This membership fee provides you access to the ABIC resource library, our expert support network, educational events, networking functions and accreditation opportunities.
Creating change together
Change created by ABIC is for the betterment and enhancement of the entire Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry. Which means that non-members will most certainly benefit from all ABIC initiatives to raise standards, provide education and increase the industry's profile as a significant and valuable field in Australia's economy, in addition to being recognised and respected in the allied health, retail and service arena's.
ABIC Members will enjoy exclusive member-only access to resources, professional support and events.
Industry recognition
As an ABIC certified salon, spa or clinic, you represent the gold standard of our industry.
If your services, hygienic conditions, business professionalism, internal processes and customer experience meet and exceed the criteria of an exceptional operation and have our tick of approval to match.
ABIC certification begins in the later half of 2021. It will require a separate fee and registration by application.
Complete business essentials
We have collated custom-crafted resources on business essentials including business operations, financial direction, human resources, marketing and communications, operational procedures and policies, leadership and management.
Connecting you with industry experts
We understand the importance of welcoming the right people into your business and fostering exceptional relationships which is why ABIC Clinic Members receive unlimited access to HR and IR support, delivered by industry-specific experts.
Raising industry standards
The Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council was built on the values of consistency, professional standards and advocacy. Created for the industry, by the industry, we are committed to providing unparalleled support, guidance and resources from professionals that speak your language.
Over 200 value-adding resources
We are thrilled to offer ABIC Student, ABIC Professional (Individual), ABIC Management and ABIC Clinic members with access to our resource library.
Available resources will be tailored to your membership tier.
Exclusive member-only events
As part of your ABIC membership fee, you will enjoy both free and discounted access to educational opportunities such as events, symposiums and online webinars.
Your industry, working for you
The Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council has been established for the betterment of professional standards, working practices and unity of the salon, clinic, spa industry, existing associations and to help the consumer identify quality treatments and experiences.
ABIC initiatives are discussed and voted on each year and will be communicated to members via EDM's, and non-members via social and news channels.
Setting the benchmark
We’re raising industry standards by providing a benchmark industry framework for all industry businesses and practitioners to model, along with advice and guidance for members regarding every aspect of the industry, including treatment, business, and legislative requirements.
Our on-hand ABIC team
As a member of the Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry, ABIC is on-hand to provide you support where and when you need it. We recommend contacting our ABIC Team via our website who would be delighted to assist you.
Your dedicated ABIC team
The Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council was formed to provide members of the Professional Beauty and Aesthetics Industry the personalised support they craved. That’s why you’ll be connected with a member of our dedicated ABIC team whenever required.
Staying connected with ABIC
As an ABIC member, you’ll receive regular updates from us via our email newsletter. We’ll also share the latest industry news and updates via our website and social media platforms which include Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Join Us
Let’s create change together. Become a member of ABIC and join a united front that authentically represents you and your industry.
Have questions?
Submit Your Enquiry
Submit your enquiry via our online form, and a member of the ABIC team will be in touch to assist you. We’re here to answer all your questions and provide the support you need!
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