Membership and course enrolments

Membership has its benefits!

As a member you will become involved in the PhotoAccess community.

You are invited to participate in members' exhibitions.

You can enrol in courses, develop film and make black & white prints in our fabulous darkroom. You can use the library, the scanner and other equipment and resources we make available to members.

When you subscribe you will receive our weekly email updates and invitations to events.

As a member you will get 6 hours free access each year.

Annual membership fee $55

Concession $33

Family $88

Organisation/Corporate $110

If you take out membership when you enrol for a course or enter for a members' exhibition we offer you the special rate of $20

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Access

Accessing our facilities and equipment is easy. It's advisable to call and book before you come in. Give us a call 02 6295 7810 or email contact.us@photoaccess.org.au to make sure we can fit you in.

After you have used your 6 free access hours you can buy access at very reasonable prices. We also have bulk access rates.

Access will cost you:

For 1 hour $11; for 10 hours $80 or for 20 hours $150

Concessional access costs

For 1 hour $8; for 10 hours $60; for 20 Hours $140

Bulk rates must be paid in advance and are non-refundable

You must be a member of PhotoAccess to do our courses.

A $20 discounted membership is included in course fees. Current members receive a $20 discount on the advertised fee.

All course fees are to be paid in full in advance. To secure a place in a course you will need to pay a minimum 50% deposit; the balance must be paid in full one week before commencement of the course.

Early-bird bonus: you will receive five hours extra free access when you book and pay in full two weeks before your course starts.

All courses are held at PhotoAccess, corner Manuka Circle and NSW Crescent, Griffith, ACT.

If a class is cancelled we will endevour to reschedule at a time convenient to participants.

Additional courses may run if demand is high.

Apply now using our online booking form or phone us on (02) 6295 7810 for further information. Prices and dates may change.

Refunds

Your enrolment is taken into account when we decide to go ahead with a course. Refunds are allowed only when two weeks' notice is given before the start of the course. A $50 cancellation fee will apply.

Transfers are available provided two weeks notice is given before the start of the course. If less than two weeks' notice is given and the vacancy on the course can be filled a transfer may be negotiated. A $50 transfer fee will apply.

If PhotoAccess cancels a course refunds will be paid in full or a transfer allowed free of charge.

No refunds or transfers can be given once a course has started

If you miss classes we will try to help you catch up with course notes (if applicable) or advice but we cannot provide replacement sessions.

Health and Safety

Some photographic chemicals are hazardous. PhotoAccess ensures the safe handling and disposal of all chemicals and we teach and encourage best practice in OH&S matters. People with medical conditions or women who are pregnant should seek medical advice before commencing a course. For health and safety reasons people using the facilities must be over the age of 10.

Membership

You must be a member of PhotoAccess if you wish to use our facilities or undertake any of our courses.