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Why should I join ISPO?
1. It's good value
ISPO membership is currently AUD$159.50. That's much less than registration with many national boards and organsiations . Not only that, subscribing to Prosthetics and Orthotics International as a non-member is USD$180. That's right - if you want the journal, join the society, get the benefits, and save about a hundred dollars Australian! Since the member rate at all National and International Events is reduced, you save even more.
No professional involved in P&O and related fields should be without the Journal in a time where the evidence base for our practices has never been more important. But good value is just the start of the benefits!
2. ISPO is a truly International Society
ISPO Australia is just one of around 35 National Member Societies. ISPO has membrs in all continents, from both industrialised and low-income nations. This is your opportunity to collaborate with, learn from and contribute to your peers and colleagues around the world.
3. ISPO is a unique multidisciplinary organisation
ISPOs most unique feature is its multidisciplinary nature. There is no equivalent organisation in any discipline, anywhere in the world. Physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, engineers, surgeons, CBR workers, technicians, researchers and of course, prosthetists and orthotists, come together with the shared objective of advancing their profession through outreach activities, science and education activities, and through participating in the Society's many events.
4. It's good for you
Through your ISPO membership, just some of the tangible benefits include reduced registration to national scientific meetings and World Congresses. Members recieve ISPO News (the Australian news is distributed worldwide and contains much internationally relevant news). Members also recieve the Society's Journal - Prosthetics and Orthotics International. POI is the premier scientific journal in prosthetics and orthotics and related disciplines.
Few would argue that professionals involved in P&O can afford to be isolated from current developments in the field - both in terms of published clinical and technical research, and developments from suppliers. Being an ISPO member is an outstanding way to stay abreast of current developments through ISPO NEWS, scientific meetings (including their outstanding trade exhibitions) and of course through the Journal.
5. It's good for your discipline
Through the Outreach Committees of each National Member Society, ISPO contributes a great deal to the development of P&O and rehabilitation services. The Australian NMS is one of the most active, and has contributed a great deal to P&O services in the Pacific. Through the hard work of mutidisciplinary volunteers, ISPO can achieve a great deal.
ISPO is also charged with the responsibility of overseeing educational programs in both industrialised and Low-Income nations. Your membership supports the ongoing development of P&O education in parts of the world where it is needed most.
In just the last few years, the Australian NMS has:
And that's just the Australian National Member Society! Joining ISPO means you are an international member. Mutiply our activities by 35 and you can imagine how active and valuable the ISPO really is.
6. It's good for your business
Being an ISPO member is a demonstration to your clients and referrers of your committment to the development of your profession. Being a member of your national profession-specific organisation is absolutely crucial (sometimes mandatory) - joining ISPO is an additional step you can take to advance your professional profile, develop skills and knowledge, and to give back to your profession.
ISPO is delighted to share excellent relationships with other Australian professional organisations, Including AOPA - The Australian Orthotics and Prosthetics Association. This is not an either/or choice. ISPO is completely unique, and gives you unmatched opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations and international networking.
Convinced? Click here to Join!
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