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Membership

Joining TLA is a move that can offer you, your staff and your business a range of exclusive benefits designed specifically to support landscaping businesses and professionals. We are 100% committed to making your business a success by providing you with a range of essential services and resources. We will keep you abreast of everything you need to know as a landscape professional and help you to enhance your profitability, efficiency, staff management and skills development.

An initial one-year membership gains Members over $1000 worth of membership benefits that can help you and your business to thrive.

Membership
Benefits
Step 1: Apply Now –
Membership Types
Step 2: Apply Now –
Business Details

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Here are some of the great benefits you can receive as a TLA Member:

Resources

  • Tailor-made contracts for use with clients
  • Free copy of the TLA Master Landscapers Rates Guide: Schedule of Rates for Landscape Works, 16th Edition (RRP $400 incl GST)
  • Fact sheets
  • Industry Standards
  • WHS materials
  • Employment contracts and templates

Services and Advice

  • Arbitration and dispute resolutions
  • Industrial relations information
  • Insurance advice and referrals for workers compensation, Public Liability and HBC insurance
  • Positions Vacant advertisement platform
  • Apprenticeship referrals

Access to our Members Rewards Program – save thousands with discounts on products and services such as:

  • Automotive
  • Equipment
  • Building materials
  • Plants
  • Finance.

Networking, Publicity and Social Events

  • Listing in our directory of landscape professionals and trade suppliers / service providers
  • Publicity opportunities through industry stakeholders and media contacts such as Universal Media Co and Landscape Contractor Magazine
  • Regular meetings and social events.

News and Industry Information

  • Advice on the latest products, design trends, horticulture and techniques
  • Free or discounted workshops, seminars and CPD opportunities
  • Regular communication on industry news
  • Information on regulatory changes or wage changes.

Landscape Excellence Awards

  • Eligibility for entry to the Members-Only Landscape Excellence Awards – this is our industry night of nights and is cited as one of our most popular membership benefits!

 

TLA Membership is open to any person or entity engaged in the Landscape Industry: commercial and residential landscape contractors, landscape maintenance contractors, landscape designers, landscape suppliers, services, educators, trade service providers and trade suppliers.

And remember, not only can your membership assist you individually but, by joining TLA, you allow the Association to better represent the interests of Members and the industry as a whole on a broader stage. TLA aims to continually protect and expand the Landscaping Industry’s excellent reputation with the general public, as well as act as a voice and a lobbying agent for the needs of Members on issues including government regulation, education and working conditions.

Joining TLA ensures that you have a say in the future of our industry.

 

To begin your application, click the ‘Step 1: Membership Types’ button below.

 

If you would like more information or would like to speak to one of our team about TLA membership, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Call us on (02) 9630 4844 or email our TLA Team.

Still unsure about what TLA membership can do for you? Read what other Members have to say about TLA or watch our short video below.

 

The Landscape Association offers a wide range of membership categories to suit your business, large or small, residential or commercial, design, maintenance, educational, trade service or supplier.

No matter what landscaping business you are in, the benefits of membership are well worth the investment.
For all categories of membership, with the exception of Educational Institutions, your annual membership fee is calculated based on the number of employees in your business.
After selecting your membership type, select your number of employees to see the membership fees.

Disclaimer:
The standard membership application fee is $50.00 (incl. GST).
This fee covers the administrative costs of handling your application.
All membership and application fees are fully tax deductible.

Membership Eligibility Criteria

 Landscape Construction- Residential (NSW)

  • Must have a structural landscaping or builders licence
  • Must have an ABN or ACN
  • Must have a website, social media address or be able to provide images of completed projects
  • HBC insurance encouraged for works over 20K

Landscape Construction- Residential (ACT)

  • A licence is not required for works performed within the ACT, however businesses registered in the ACT, who perform work in NSW, must comply with the above
  • Must have an ABN or ACN
  • Must have a website, social media address or be able to provide images of completed projects
  • Should provide a qualification

Landscape Construction – Commercial (ACT & NSW)

  • Must have and ABN or CAN
  • Must have a website, social media address or be able to provide images of completed projects

Landscape Maintenance (NSW & ACT)

  • Must have a Certificate 111 in Parks & Gardens, or a Horticultural qualification or 10 years+ experience
  • Must have an ABN or ACN
  • Must have a website, social media address or be able to provide images of completed projects

Landscape Designer (NSW & ACT)

  • Must have a qualification in landscape design
  • Must have an ABN or ACN
  • Must be able to provide a copy of a complete set of plans
  • Must have a website, social media address or be able to provide images of completed projects

 


Select your membership type

Landscape, Construction Member

Landscape, Maintenance Member

Landscape, Designer Member

Landscape Trade Service Provider Member

Landscape Supplier Member

Educational Institute Member

Student Member

Landscape, Construction Member

Number of Employees
  • 0-5 Employees - $752.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 6-14 Employees - $1,005.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 15+ Employees - $1,498.00 per annum (incl. GST)

Landscape, Maintenance Member

Number of Employees
  • 0-5 Employees - $752.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 6-14 Employees - $1,005.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 15+ Employees - $1,498.00 per annum (incl. GST)

Landscape, Designer Member

Number of Employees
  • 0-5 Employees - $752.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 6-14 Employees - $1,005.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 15+ Employees - $1,498.00 per annum (incl. GST)

Landscape Trade Service Provider Member

Number of Employees
  • 0-5 Employees - $752.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 6-14 Employees - $1,005.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 15+ Employees - $1,498.00 per annum (incl. GST)

Landscape Supplier Member

Number of Employees
  • 0-5 Employees - $752.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 6-14 Employees - $1,005.00 per annum (incl. GST)
  • 15+ Employees - $1,498.00 per annum (incl. GST)

Educational Institute Member

Number of Employees
  • - $1,498.00 per annum (incl. GST)

Student Member


Total Cost:
$0

Your Application

Now that you have selected your membership type, we just need some more details regarding your business. Many of these details will feed through to your Entry in our online directory of landscape professionals or trade service providers and suppliers. Once your application has been approved you can complete your online profile and start reaping extra enquiries from potential new clients straight away!

 
Additional Contacts / Logins / Details of Directors/Partners/Principal
+ Add Contact
Completed Projects

The TLA reserves the right to contact your clients during the Membership Application process to determine professional practice and to conduct inspections prior to annual membership renewal.

HBC Policy number for works over $20,000.

Each image file size must not exceed 3MB.

+ Add Project
Attachments

Use our upload function to add a cover photo to your profile. File size must not exceed 3MB. Recommended image size is 1280x400px.

Use our upload function to add your logo to your profile. File size must not exceed 3MB. Recommended image size is 600x600px.

Upload a document/image/zip file containing your other attachment (e.g Design Qualifications, certificates etc. ). Please label/name the attachment accordingly.

DECLARATION

I/we wish to become a member of the Landscape NSW & ACT Ltd (TLA Master Landscapers Association). I/we, the applicant/s hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information supplied herein is true and correct in every particular. I/we agree, if membership of Landscape NSW & ACT Ltd is granted, to be bound by its Constitution and Rules, its Code of Ethics and any industry Code of Practice endorsed by Landscape NSW & ACT Ltd. I/we agree that if I/we are conducting residential landscaping in NSW that I/we will hold appropriate licence and maintain the appropriate insurances, workers compensation insurance, public liability insurance and Home Building Compensation Insurance. I understand that the company/business information supplied may be distributed with discretion, for publicity purposes. In making this application it is noted that the TLA’s authorised representatives/ may make any relevant enquiries which will assist in its deliveration and consideration of said application.

Logo Usage Declaration

I/we, the undersigned declare that the TLA’s logo will be used on business promotional material (stationery, website etc) for the term of the TLA Membership. I/we undertake to remove reference to the TLA should my membership status alter. It is understood that use of the TLA logo outside of these terms would be a breach of copyright.

 
I acknowledge that I have read the TLA Constitution, and the TLA Code of Ethics and Code of Fair Business Practice.
 
I agree to the Terms and Conditions, and allow for the use of the information I provide in accordance with the TLA Privacy Policy.*

* Mandatory Fields


Step 3: Payment Details
Step 1: Apply Now – Membership Types
Membership Benefits

‘TLA has a reputation for the best workmanship and craftsmanship and it’s great to be associated with that. It’s good not only for yourself but for your clients and for the community.’

- Charlie Albone, TLA Ambassador, Director and Designer of Inspired Exteriors

‘Being able to speak to other colleagues in the industry and talk about the difficulties and struggles of business enables me to learn from my peers.’

- Matthew Beckett, Reflective Gardens

‘With TLA, I am always able to take important information and knowledge out of the workshops and apply it to my business in a way that fits my growing needs.’

- Sam Langham, Founder of Outside Indulgence

What makes TLA different?

Individual Support

‘TLA has gained industry experience and knowledge over many years. Being a part of this larger community, with common goals, Gives Outdoor Establishments the confidence to draw upon reliable and up-to-date resources to ensure our business runs smoothly.’ – Matt Hook, Outdoor Establishments (Member)

Industry Growth

‘Why am I a Member? It’s about engagement and participation in my chosen profession. The ability to participate in shaping a positive and successful future direction and development of the industry ultimately sustains and enhances our business. Membership provides the opportunity to work with like-minded people who share an interest in furthering our profession.’ – David Bambridge, The Gardenmakers (Member)

That team feeling

‘The past experience and knowledge of the other Members is an invaluable asset to have at my fingertips. I’ve relied on the expertise and advice from other Members numerous times throughout my career and I look forward to being able to return the favour one day.’ – Josh Harrison, Managing Director of Harrisons Landscaping (Member)

Terms and Condition

These Terms and Conditions must be read in conjunction with TLA’s Privacy and Copyright Policy Statements.

Descriptions of contracts contained on this website are a guide only and do not outline a specific fitness for purpose. The Landscape Association gives no representation or warranty about suitability of a particular contract for a specific function.

The Landscape Association does not accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by any person or body relying directly or indirectly on any information contained within the pro forma contracts or the LNA Master Landscapers Rates Guide Schedule of Rates for Landscape Works. All contracts and Guides are purchased at the risk of those making the purchase.

TLA does not have access to the customer’s credit card number which is encrypted for security purposes. The credit card will be debited at the time of processing the payment. A tax invoice/receipt will be automatically generated and emailed to the customer.

Orders are ordinarily dispatched by Australia Post, Express Post, within seven working days. Five days should be allowed for delivery. This timeframe is indicative only. Every reasonable effort will be made to notify the customer if a delay is expected.

Provided an order has not been dispatched, it may be cancelled in full or part by calling The Landscape Association on (02) 9630 4844. Returns are not accepted by The Landscape Association unless the customer has received an unordered or faulty item, or unless otherwise required under Australian legislation.

The Landscape Association reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.

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