While most of ANZAB's members are bellringers, anyone with an interest in bells and bellringing is welcome to join.
On this page you will find information about:
The Australian and New Zealand Association of Bellringers was formed in 1962, incorporating the New South Wales Association of Change Ringers founded in 1946, to promote the art of change ringing. There are currently around 500 members who ring at more than 65 change ringing bell towers throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Ringers at the 2022 ANZAB Ringing Festival held in Sydney, New South Wales
Our activities and services include:
ANZAB is a gateway to the world-wide community of bellringers and a life-long learning experience.
The following table summarises membership categories, the details of which may be found in the Constitution of ANZAB Limited.
Category | Qualifications | Entitlements |
Member (formerly known as a Ringing Member) |
A person who is a resident of Australia or New Zealand at the time of their election, who supports the purposes of ANZAB, who agrees to comply with the ANZAB’s constitution, and who
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Honorary Life Member | A Member having rendered substantial service to the Exercise and been elected to Honorary Life Membership at an AGM. | |
Associate Member (includes those formerly known as a Provisional Member) |
A person who is not currently qualified to be a Member, who supports the purposes of ANZAB, who agrees to comply with ANZAB’s constitution and has paid the required subscription. |
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Honorary Associate Member | An Associate Member who has rendered substantial service to the Exercise in Australia and New Zealand and has been elected to Honorary Associate Membership at an AGM. |
Ringing Towers format and delivery options | |||
Membership Type | in electronic form only | in electronic and printed form (bulk posted to home tower) | in electronic and printed form (posted individually) |
Member | A$20 or NZ$20 |
A$30 or NZ$30 | A$40 or NZ$40 |
Associate Member (resident) |
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Associate Member (non-resident) |
by arrangement | by arrangement | |
Honorary Life Member | nil | nil | nil |
Honorary Associate Member | |||
Discounted subscriptions for: | |||
Associate Member expecting to become a Member (formerly a Provisional Member) The discounted fee applies to the joining year (if a part year) and up to one full calendar year. |
A$10 or NZ$10 | A$20 or NZ$20 | A$30 or NZ$30 |
Senior Member (75 years and over at 1 July) |
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Junior Member (under 21 years at 1 July) |
Members and Associates are encouraged to add a voluntary donation to their subscription. This donation is tax deductible for Australian tax payers (please ask for a receipt for tax purposes).
For separate Ringing Towers subscriptions, see the Ringing Towers web page.
Any current ANZAB Member may nominate new Members or Associate Members by using the relevant forms on the Members’ section of this website.
In the case of any change of status, such as a change of address, tower, phone or email, please email the
Please email the or the if you are thinking of nominating someone for Honorary Life Membership or Honorary Associate Membership, to discuss the relevant procedure, noting that a lead time applies to such nominations.
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