Why join the Whitsundays Chamber?
Chamber membership connects you to influence, insight, and opportunity. We:
- Advocate for local business at all levels of government.
- Connect you with a network of like-minded businesses and leaders.
- Promote your business across our communications channels.
- Inform you with timely updates, resources, and opportunities.
- Engage you in shaping the region’s economic future.
Join to stay informed, visible, and connected in the Whitsundays business community.
Membership Offer for 2025/26
The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry membership offers unmatched opportunities to drive sustainable economic growth and connectivity for trades, small business, commerce, and industry in the Whitsundays.
For the 2025/26 financial year, our membership categories are:
- Chamber Business Advanced ($799*) for businesses wishing to advance their visibility, network, and contribution to Chamber initiatives and receive priority access to Chamber opportunities and initiatives, business services and resources.
- Joint Tourism Whitsundays membership ($655 plus GST) providing a simple and cost-effective option to enjoy the benefits of both organisations.
- Chamber Business Basics ($299*) for businesses keen to increase and maintain their connection to the region’s business community, access services and resources, and participate in Chamber activities.
- Weddings Whitsundays ($299*) designed for sole traders and businesses active in the wedding industry with enhanced business promotion to the national wedding market.
- Chamber Association Partner ($299*) for member-based organisations and industry associations with benefits for their executive and board and discounted offers available to their own members.
- Chamber Subscriber ($99*) perfect for those that want to stay informed and attend occasional events.
*All fees are GST free, as we are a not-for-profit organisation
Membership is for the financial year, ending 30 June 2026. When we receive your application, you will be provided with a membership pack and a pro-rata invoice for your selected membership level from the date you applied to 30 June 2026.
Applications for membership are subject to Chamber Board consideration.
Weddings Whitsundays
The strategic merger of Weddings Whitsundays into the Whitsundays Chamber marks a powerful new era for our region’s wedding businesses, designed to deliver profound benefits directly to you.
Together, we offer an unparalleled blend of marketing reach and direct business support. While Weddings Whitsundays continues to be the premier planning and wedding promotional platform, the Chamber now provides robust local connections, powerful advocacy, and essential resources for your business growth.
Joint membership with Tourism Whitsundays
In exciting news for the Whitsundays business community, Tourism Whitsundays and the Chamber have a joint membership offer for the 2025/26 financial year.
The Whitsundays business community is supported by two membership-based organisations with distinct purposes:
- Tourism Whitsundays for destination marketing, tourism operator promotion, tourism business training and networking; and
- The Whitsundays Chamber representing regional business priorities across all levels of government, and building better business by providing access to resources, services, education, and events.
This year, you can sign up to Tourism Whitsundays’ Business membership level for $665 (plus GST) and receive a Chamber Subscription providing a simple and cost-effective option to enjoy the benefits of both organisations.
Boost your membership!
Chamber members can amplify their impact with two optional packages:
Events Package – Add $799
Gain year-round exposure by:
- Co-sponsoring and/or presenting at one Chamber event in 2025/26, including a stand, banners, marketing collateral, merchandise, and special offers.
- Present one members-only Bites & Insights webinar in 2025/26.
- 2026 Whitsunday Business Conference package including stand, speaking opportunity (subject to approval), four tickets, and included in promotions as a Conference Champion.
- 300-word event-related feature in Chamber communications (website, eNewsletter, and social media).
This package is available to Joint Tourism Whitsunday members, Chamber Subscription, Business Basics, Weddings Whitsundays members, and our Association Partner for 2025/26.
Business Promotional Package – Add $49
Unlock exclusive offers only available to members from Bishopp, Southern Cross Austereo, Australian Radio Network, Mackay and Whitsunday Life/Core Magazine, Whitsunday News and the Chamber (additional provider fees, terms, and conditions apply).
Membership Benefits & Inclusions
| Business Advanced | Business Basics | Weddings Whitsundays | Subscription | Association Partner | |
| $799 | $299 | $299 | $99 | $299 | |
| Two free tickets to Chamber events (excluding major events). | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Receive regular Business Boost eNewsletter, Chamber alerts, and publications. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| One annual basic social media ‘shout out’ post. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Eligible to offer member-to-member discounts. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to Chamber advocacy initiatives, polls, and surveys. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to third-party business advice, services, events, and resources. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Basic (name and website) listing in Chamber’s online member directory. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Letter of Support for grant application (subject to Board approval) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Voting rights. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Eligible to nominate for Chamber Board and sub-committees. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Advanced (name, website, phone and logo) listing in member directory. | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
| One annual advanced social media ‘shout out’ post. | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
| Member profile in Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper and shared through Chamber channels. | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
| Priority Airlie Hill billboard advertising (production and installation fees apply) | ✔️ | ||||
| Advanced member-to-member offer promotion in Chamber communications (quarterly eNewsletter feature and social media posts). | ✔️ | ||||
| 500-word special feature in Chamber communications (website, eNewsletter, and social media). | ✔️ | ||||
| Co-sponsor and/or present at one Chamber event in 2025-26, including a stand, banners, marketing collateral, merchandise, and special offers. | ✔️ | ||||
| Present one members-only Bites & Insights webinar. | ✔️ | ||||
| 2026 Whitsunday Business Conference package including stand, speaking opportunity (subject to approval), four tickets, and included in promotions as a Conference Champion. | ✔️ | ||||
| Radio advertising vouchers (valued at $1,000) with Southern Cross Austereo and Australian Radio Network (additional fees may apply with provider) | ✔️ | ||||
| Weddings Whitsundays website directory listing including 1,000-word profile and 16 gallery images, contact details, logo, and dashboard login. | ✔️ | ||||
| Listing in Weddings Whitsundays directory publication. | ✔️ | ||||
| Included in Weddings Whitsundays annual communication plans and member promotional campaigns. | ✔️ | ||||
| Access to exclusive Weddings Whitsunday advertising offers (additional fees apply). | ✔️ | ||||
| Participate in wedding industry development initiatives and expos. | ✔️ |