PAA Membership Categories
Associate, Group Instructor, Studio Instructor and Pilates Practitioner memberships are renewed annually, with reviews of PDPs required every two years for Group Instructor, Studio Instructor and Pilates Practitioner members.
It is PAA policy to encourage all members to work towards Pilates Practitioner membership of the association and to be fully qualified in both matwork and apparatus instruction in the Pilates Method.
Associate Membership
For persons interested in Pilates and supporters of the Pilates industry.
Associate Membership — $132.50 incl. GST
Is open to any person with an interest in, or appreciation of, the Pilates Method and its application.
- allied health practitioners, fitness leaders and other persons who have undertaken Pilates based training relevant to their primary profession, but who have not completed recognised or comprehensive training according to PAA membership requirements.
- clients and the general public.
Associate members are not recognised as teachers of the Pilates Method and may not use their standing as an Associate Member to infer qualification to teach.
Benefits
Associate members:
- are entitled to one vote on any question arising at a PAA Annual General Meeting, and may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf if not in attendance.
- receive regular bi-monthly newsletters and discounts to PAA aligned organisations.
- are not required to undertake professional development to maintain associate membership.
For students of PAA recognised Pilates training courses
Student Membership — Free
Membership is available to students who have registered in a PAA approved program of instructional training in the Pilates Method.
- student Membership is for 12 months and is free of charge*.
- for a Student membership application to be successful, evidence of PAA approved training program registration must be uploaded.
Student members are not recognised as teachers of the Pilates Method and may not use their standing as an student member to infer qualification to teach.
Benefits
Student members:
- receive 30% discount when you upgrade before your student membership expires.
- have exclusive access to the PAA Member Insurance Program, offering $10M Professional Indemnity and $20M Public & Products Liability coverage, designed specifically for the Pilates profession (at cost).
- receive bi-monthly newsletters and discounts to PAA aligned organisations.
- are not required to undertake professional development.
- have access to a library of resources and regular online webinars to support you
- have access to the PAA Member Forum, a private Facebook group for discussion on everything Pilates and Pilates business.
Group Instructor membership
For matwork/reformer trained teachers of the Pilates Method.
Group Instructor membership — $222.00 incl. GST
Open to persons who have successfully completed and provide evidence of either:
- Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology (52855WA)
- A Statement of Attainment for completion of specific units from the following Diplomas:
- Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838 NAT)
- Diploma of Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instruction Method (10828 NAT)
- Full matwork and/or reformer training from a PAA recognised training organisation or equivalent.
Check which Diploma units are required
If you have a query about your qualification or eligibility please email before applying: info@pilates.org.au
Requirements
Group Instructor members are required to:
- provide evidence of Pilates certification from a PAA recognised training organisation.
- provide evidence of public liability and professional indemnity insurance ($2,000,000 min. per claim).
- provide evidence of a current ‘Provide First Aid’ certificate.
- provide evidence of 15 PDPs accrued over a 2-year period in accordance with PAA guidelines. A minimum of 5 PDPs per year will be required for membership renewal.
Benefits
Group Instructor members:
- are entitled to one vote on any question arising at a PAA Annual General Meeting.
- have exclusive access to the PAA Member Insurance Program, offering $10M Professional Indemnity and $20M Public & Products Liability coverage, designed specifically for the Pilates profession (at cost).
- are listed on the PAA website search facility with name; studio name, suburb and state; phone number; and email address.
- receive access to the PAA privilege program, member benefits and special offers on products and services to enhance your professional life.
- have access to a library of resources and regular online webinars to support you
- receive bi-monthly newsletters, discounts to PAA registered professional development programs, conferences, and discounts to PAA aligned organisations.
- may use the following terminology on their promotional material: PAA Group Instructor Member or Pilates Association Australia Group Instructor Member.
- have access to the PAA Member Forum, a private Facebook group for discussion on everything Pilates and Pilates business.
Group Instructor members may only promote teaching programs within the scope of their Pilates qualification.
Studio Instructor membership
For comprehensively trained teachers of the Pilates Method.
Studio Instructor membership — $417.00 incl. GST
Studio Instructor membership is open to comprehensively trained instructors from courses that meet PAA criteria. Individual instructors can apply and have their training assessed against the PAA criteria.
APMA graduates and/or past members are eligible for PAA membership. Please contact us to discuss.
You may email before applying to confirm your qualification or eligibility: info@pilates.org.au
Requirements
Studio Instructor members are required to:
- provide evidence of Pilates certification from a PAA recognised training organisation.
- provide evidence of public liability and professional indemnity insurance ($2,000,000 min. per claim).
- provide evidence of a current ‘Provide First Aid’ certificate.
- provide evidence of 20 PDPs accrued over a 2-year period in accordance with PAA guidelines. A minimum of 5 PDPs per year will be required for membership renewal.
Benefits
- are entitled to one vote on any question arising at a PAA Annual General Meeting.
- have exclusive access to the PAA Member Insurance Program, offering $10M Professional Indemnity and $20M Public & Products Liability coverage, designed specifically for the Pilates profession (at cost).
- are listed on the PAA website search facility with name; studio name, suburb and state; phone number; and email address.
- receive bi-monthly newsletters, discounts to PAA registered professional development programs and conferences and discounts to PAA aligned organisations.
- have access to regular online webinars and training to support you
- receive access to PAA template industry documents, such as best practice advice, referral templates etc.
- receive access to the PAA privilege program, member benefits and special offers on products and services to enhance your professional life.
- may use the following terminology on their promotional material – PAA Studio Instructor Member or Pilates Association Australia Studio Instructor Member.
- have access to the PAA Member Forum, a private Facebook group for discussion on everything Pilates and Pilates business.
Pilates Practitioner membership
For Diploma qualified teachers of the Pilates Method.
Pilates Practitioner membership — $417.00 incl. GST
Open to persons who have successfully completed and provide evidence of a Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction or equivalent from a PAA recognised training organisation.
APMA graduates and/or past members are eligible for PAA membership. Please contact us to discuss.
Applicants with international Pilates qualifications or qualifications prior to 2013 will be assessed individually.
If you have a query about your qualification or eligibility please email before applying: info@pilates.org.au
Pilates Practitioner membership levels
- Level 1: Graduate of approved certification program
- Level 2: Certification plus minimum 3000 hours experience or Advanced Diploma in Pilates
- Level 3: Certification plus minimum 5000 hours experience
- Level 4: Certification plus minimum 7000 hours experience
- Trainer Level 1: Level 3 plus Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
- Trainer Level 2: Level 4 plus Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
- Principal: Certification plus minimum 10000 hours experience
- Principal Trainer: Principal plus Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
Requirements
Pilates Practitioner members are required to:
- provide evidence of Pilates certification from a PAA recognised training organisation.
- provide evidence of public liability and professional indemnity insurance ($2,000,000 min. per claim).
- provide evidence of a current ‘Provide First Aid’ certificate.
- provide evidence of 20 PDPs accrued over a 2-year period in accordance with PAA guidelines. A minimum of 5 PDPs per year will be required for membership renewal
Benefits
- are entitled to one vote on any question arising at a PAA Annual General Meeting.
- have exclusive access to the PAA Member Insurance Program, offering $10M Professional Indemnity and $20M Public & Products Liability coverage, designed specifically for the Pilates profession (at cost).
- are listed on the PAA website search facility with name; studio name, suburb and state; phone number; and email address.
- receive bi-monthly newsletters, discounts to PAA registered professional development programs and conferences and discounts to PAA aligned organisations.
- receive access to PAA template industry documents, such as best practice advice, referral templates etc.
- have access to regular online webinars and training to support you
- receive access to the PAA privilege program, member benefits and special offers on products and services to enhance your professional life.
- may use the following terminology on their promotional material – PAA Pilates Practitioner Member or Pilates Association Australia Pilates Practitioner Member.
- have access to the PAA Member Forum, a private Facebook group for discussion on everything Pilates and Pilates business.