Membership Types

Practitioner Membership

An individual working in a body piercing studio in Australia or New Zealand, who performs body piercing services.

 This Membership is For:

  • Body Piercers
  • Body Piercing Apprentices

Membership Benefits:

  • Appears on the public directory and practitioner map
  • Has voting rights
  • Membership certificate
  • Ability to run for the Board of Directors
  • Ability to volunteer for a Committee
  • May publicly advertise membership (print, media, and in-store)
  • Access to manufacturer discounts

Membership Requirements:


Non-Practitioner Membership

A non-piercer working in a body piercing studio in Australia or New Zealand, with at least 1 (one) current Practitioner Member.

 This Membership is For:

  • Studio Owners
  • Studio Managers
  • Counter Staff
  • Any other individual working in a body piercing studio

Membership Benefits:

  • Has voting rights
  • Membership certificate
  • Ability to run for the Board of Directors
  • Ability to volunteer for a Committee
  • May publicly advertise membership (print, media, and in-store)
  • Access to manufacturer discounts

Membership Requirements:


Supporting Member

This type of membership is for body piercing industry manufacturers and distributors, or any other individual who wishes to give their support to the AUPP.

Membership Benefits:

  • Letter of support
  • Ability to appear on Supporters Page