For Membership Application, read this page to find the Membership Application link.
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 2026-2027
Membership Fees are fixed at the Full Year and Half Year rates shown.
There is no pro rata of fees if paying part way through the membership year.
Full Year Renewal – 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027
Full Year Joining (for new members) – Before 1st January 2027
Fees highlighted in yellow will be paid for by VARMS and not the member
Half Year Joining (for new members only) – 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2027
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 unpaid if you didn’t renew in July 2026. You can still renew anytime during the year 2026-2027.
Note: Your membership is considered lapsed and resigned if you didn’t renew in July 2025. 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) provides insurance cover of the flying activities of it’s affiliated members. This brings you protection and 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 for affiliated members.
To find out more about MAAA insurance cover take a look at MAAA Insurance (click here).
