Membership Renewal News
Update Saturday 14th June 2025
Renewal Instruction emails have been be sent!
If you haven’t received yours then contact the Registrar (click for Contacts page).
Click here to see the Renewal Instructions page on the VARMS Membership site.
VARMS Membership Types
There are four types of membership to VARMS;
- Senior
- Student (Full Time)
- Junior
- Social (non flying member)
Junior membership is intended for those under the age of 18 years at the 1st July of the current financial year. If you turn 18 during the current financial year then you will be considered as a Senior in the next financial year.
A full-time student is defined as 18 to 25 years of age as of 1st July of the current financial year and attending a secondary or tertiary institution on a full-time basis. Proof of attendance may be required.
Membership Fees 2025-2026
Full Year – 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026
If joining before 1st January 2026
Fees highlighted in yellow will be paid for by VARMS and not the member
Half Year – 1st January 2025 to 30th June 2026
If joining after 1st January 2026
Fees highlighted in yellow will be paid for by VARMS and not the member
Note: Half-yearly fees (half of the yearly fees plus full Joining Fee) will be available after December to new members or resigned members that have not been a member for more than 12 months.
Note: If a member pays their MAAA Affiliation Fee through a club other than VARMS then they can subtract that fee from the totals above.
Note: Your membership is considered lapsed if you didn’t renew in July 2024. You can still renew for the year 2025-2026.
Note: Your membership is considered resigned if you didn’t renew in July 2023. If that is the case then you will have to apply as a NEW member again.
To join as a new member click the link below to be taken to the VARMS Membership website and begin the online ‘Membership Application Process’.
If for some reason you can’t complete the application process through the VARMS Membership Website online then there is the option to apply via a paper based process. You can request this from the Secretary (click for Contacts page).
A new membership with VARMS will initially be a two-year probationary membership. The VARMS Membership Registrar will submit your details to VMAA (Victorian Model Aeronautical Association) and MAAA (Model Aircraft Association of Australia) and create or update your club affiliation. This means you will be registered with both the VMAA and MAAA and have insurance cover at any MAAA club within Australia. For more information see the MAAA Affiliation page on the VARMS Membership Website.
For more information about Membership Application, go to the Application Instructions page on the VARMS Membership Website or come down to one of our Club Meetings (click for Events page).
For more information about Membership Renewal, go to the Renewal Instructions page on the VARMS Membership Website.
Meetings
General Meetings are held on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month (except January) at the VARMS Clubroom and Flying Field in Rowville. Meetings start at 7:30pm normally and at 8:00pm during Daylight Savings. During Daylight Savings time there may be limited flying allowed before Meeting starts at 8:00pm. Visitors are welcome. Formalities are usually followed by lively discussions on matters of interest to all modelers followed by a cup of your favourite brew. See the Events Calendar (click for Events page).
Insurance Policies Covering MAAA Members
Model Aeronautical Association of Australia Inc (MAAA) insurance brings you protection and peace of mind.
To make sure you’re not grounded, the MAAA looks after all of your insurance needs. MAAA experts provide the most comprehensive coverage for your peace of mind :).
MAAA takes care of the paperwork so we can spend more time in the air. They provide top comprehensive public liability insurance as well as a personal accident policy.
To find out more about our cover take a look at the MAAA Insurance (click here).
