ARPS

It has been a long time, since my previous (first) blog entry. But I have returned to write more. I must start with an apology for a missing issue of Radiation Protection in Australasia. Those people who were at the conference in Perth, may recall that I promised a final issue for 2009. You may have noticed, by the lack of a copy of the journal in your letter box, that this final issue didn't eventuate. Creation of an issue of the journal is a process that involves a number of people who magically turn a number of documents and email into the final printed product that is posted to members. I didn't allow enough time for the creative publication process to take place before the end of 2009.

Just back from the 34th ARPS conference in Perth. It was a wonderful conference and there was much to learn, in both the presentations and during discussions with other delegates. To my surprise Ivan mentioned that I hadn't started my blog. It was a shocking eureka moment - I have a blog! Once the initial surprise passed, I realised that it makes sense to have a Journal Editors blog. Hence I have checked it out, and I am writing this now.

Of course, my dear wife suggested that I should not inflict myself upon you all. But, so far, the most difficult bit seems to be picking a TAG for this entry, (or perhaps for the blog) and ARPS seems a safe choice, hence I will try to continue writing something here once in a while.

The members only area of the ARPS website is now installed. Financial members of ARPS can now access this area and use it to read the society's draft documents and make comments before they are released to the public.. A tab on the top of the website called "Members Area" will appear once you log in using your user account and password.

There is currently a proposal to establish a radiation safety trainer accreditation scheme to be administered by ARPS. If you would like to read more about it and make comments, please log in and go to the Members Area.

Member Aus $100
Associate Aus $95
Affiliate Aus $85
Students who are enrolled in a full-time tertiary education course are eligible for a reduced subscription of Aus $45 for Affiliate membership.
Reduced fees are available for retired members of ARPS.

For those that are financial members of a related professional body (AIP, AIR, ACPSEM, and ANZSNM), you qualify for a 10% discount off the above rates.

Benefits of membership

Interested in networking with other people involved in radiation protection? Joining ARPS is the best way to tap into a wealth of expertise, and to keep your skills up to date. Download a membership form now.

Alternatively, your organisation may be interested in becoming a corporate member. Corporate membership affiliates your organisation with Australasia's peak radiation protection body.

Are you a member with considerable experience and expertise in the field of radiation protection? Your experience and expertise can be formally recognised by applying for fellowship level. Download the fellowship procedures and guidelines document and start the process today.