Benefits of Membership and Registration
Table of Benefits
To access the benefits listed below – please go to your subscriptions page in Gecco profile.
Benefit Partners
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NSNZ Registered and Associate Registered Nutritionists get an extended trial period (30 days) and a 10% discount.
Discounted tickets for our annual conference
The NSNZ annual scientific conference provides a wonderful opportunity to connect, network and find out about the exciting work and research being conducted by our nutrition community. Full members are eligible for a discounted ticket price and student members can get their tickets at a very reduced rate.
Student members are eligible for awards and to apply for travel grants at our annual conference
Each year the NSNZ has a number of travel grants available to support student members who are presenting at our annual conference. Presenting student members are also eligible to be considered for an award for their oral or poster presentation.
25% discount on fees to publish in Nutrients
NSNZ members receive a 25% discount on publishing fees with Nutrients. Nutrients is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of human nutrition published semi-monthly online by MDPI.
NSNZ email newsletters
Our NSNZ email newsletter includes important information around registration deadlines, conference updates, webinar information, professional development opportunities and more.
NSNZ webinars and access to view past webinar recordings
NSNZ organises regular professional development webinars for our members. As a NSNZ member you will have access to watch live webinars and to recordings of past webinars.
Recorded webinars hosted by the Nutrition Society of Australia
NSNZ members now also have access to view recorded webinars hosted by the Nutrition Society of Australia.
Members only portal (Gecco)
Gecco is our one-stop-shop for all our membership and registration information and applications. You can control your own information – update your profile e.g. change of address, view and pay invoices/balances, buy your conference tickets, access classifieds (e.g. job vacancies), and connect with local branch groups.
Volunteer opportunities with NSNZ
Volunteering for the NSNZ is a great opportunity to have an impact on the future of the Society – you will benefit from networking with like-minded people, learning new skills and expertise, and it is good for your CV and CPD! Roles include council, the conference organising committee, local branch committees, special interest groups, or the NSNZ Instagram team.
Social media / email digital graphics
As part of our PR package, we have a range of digital graphics available to use for social media and email signatures to help promote yourself as a Registered/Associate Registered Nutritionist.
Feature bio on NSNZ website
The Find a Nutritionist database on the NSNZ website is able to showcase our Registered/Associate Registered Nutritionists with a profile photo and bio (note that this is dependent on the info you’ve added into Gecco).
Online mentoring course for private practice nutritionists
A mentoring and supervision programme tailored to those starting out in private practice. Registered and Associate Registered Nutritionists are eligible to register for this 10-month online course which covers career development, marketing, and discussion of real clinical case studies. NB Course intake is once a year and spaces are limited.
NSNZ ID number
All Registered / Associate Registered Nutritionists receive an ID number upon registration which they can use to verify their registration status.
Use of the NSNZ logo on your business website
Registered / Associate Registered Nutritionists can use the NSNZ logo on their business website to promote their registration with NSNZ.
BizCover
Bizcover offers a tailored professional liability insurance package at a heavily discounted rate for NSNZ Registered and Associate Registered Nutritionists.
Southern Cross Health Insurance – refund for clients
Clients who have health insurance with Southern Cross may be able to claim back all or part of their consultation costs when seeing a Registered/Associate Registered Nutritionist. Ask the client to check their policy first.
NIB Health Insurance – refund for clients
Clients who have health insurance with NIB may be able to claim back all or part of their consultation costs when seeing a Registered/Associate Registered Nutritionist. Ask the client to check their policy first.
Mauriora Course