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October 2023

Australian Society of Authors, Lending Rights and Copyright Agency

Partnerships and Payments Creators Must Know About

SCBWI Australia East is proud to be recognised as a partner organisation of the [Australian Society of Authors (ASA)](https://asauthors.org/). For over 50 years the ASA has been providing advocacy, support and advice to Australian creators. One of the great achievements of the ASA was the successful campaign for [Public Lending Rights and Educational Lending Rights](https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/australian-lending-right-schemes-elrplr) which provides payments to creators for works in libraries, as well as the foundation of the [Copyright Agency](https://www.copyright.com.au/), which has created an additional income stream for many writers.

###### <strong><em>SCBWI members receive a 20% discount on ASA membership fees!</em></strong> *(for Full Membership only)*

To receive your SCBWI discount on ASA membership call 02 9211 1004 or email [asa@asauthors.org](mailto:asa@asauthors.org)

###### **ASA membership provides:**

*• Member access to a contract assessment service*
*• Member discounts on professional development courses*
*• Advice from experienced staff on a wide range of industry issues*
*• Exclusive access to job opportunities through the author directory and ASA Style File for illustrators*
*• Member pricing on resources including information papers and contract templates*
*• Member access to a distribution arrangement for print books*
*• Discounted or exclusive entry to awards, residencies, mentorships and industry opportunities, such as Literary Speed Dating*
For a full list of ASA services and member benefits see the[ ASA website.](https://www.asauthors.org/news/member-benefits-in-2020)