Full membership of ACPA is open to Catholic newspapers, magazines, newsletters and online journals produced in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Connect with your peers. Strengthen your skills. Help the Church’s stories reach further.
Membership of the Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA) connects you with a community that understands both the craft of communication and the mission behind your work.
As the peak association for Catholic publishing, media and communications across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, ACPA brings together organisations and individuals who create content, share the Church’s stories and engage with the media. Its reach extends beyond traditional publishing to the communications work of dioceses, parishes, religious congregations, schools, agencies and other Catholic organisations.
Since 1955, ACPA has encouraged cooperation, celebrated excellence and supported a thoughtful Catholic voice in public life. Whether you produce a publication, manage digital content, communicate with your community or handle media relations, ACPA offers a professional home where you can build relationships, strengthen your skills and contribute to the Church’s mission.
What membership offers you
A professional network that understands your work. Connect with people who share the opportunities and challenges of communicating in a Catholic setting. Build relationships that can become a source of advice, encouragement, ideas and collaboration, particularly valuable if you work independently or in a small team.
Practical learning to strengthen your communication. Through conference workshops, guest speakers and panel discussions, explore approaches to storytelling, publishing and audience engagement. Learn from the experience of fellow practitioners and take ideas back to your own publication or organisation.
An annual conference that brings the community together. Make time to step back from daily deadlines, exchange ideas and consider the issues shaping Catholic media. The conference provides opportunities to meet colleagues, discover different approaches and return to your work with renewed perspective and purpose.
Recognition for the quality of your work. Eligibility to enter the annual ACPA Awards gives members an opportunity to have their work recognised among their peers. Awards can help showcase your team’s achievements, build professional credibility and demonstrate the value of your publication or communications work.
Greater visibility for your news and stories. Have your press releases distributed directly to Catholic media outlets across Australia and New Zealand. This puts your news before a relevant media audience and creates opportunities for wider coverage of your organisation’s mission, activities and achievements.
A shared commitment to the Church’s mission. Be part of a community that values accurate, thoughtful and engaging communication. Together, members help tell the stories of Catholic life, bring Catholic perspectives to public discussion and encourage understanding through dialogue, including with other religious media.
ACPA membership is an investment in your professional development, your organisation’s communication and the relationships that help good work grow.
Join ACPA and help shape the future of Catholic communication.