Become a Member of NGIV

 

As Victoria’s peak industry body, we are committed to helping our member businesses and the State’s horticulture industry to grow. Becoming a member of the NGIV is simple.

Two membership options are available:

 

Full Membership:

As a full member you’ll have access to many benefits, here are just a few:

  • Networking – Learn and connect with the best, our members are the country’s leading professional horticultural businesses.
  • Promotion – Let us promote your business and our industry, we’ve got the communication channels and the audience to do it; whether it’s our monthly industry magazine , our weekly e-newsletter with an engaged audience of over 4,500 industry professionals or our social media channels that speak to the consumer. 
  • Advocacy - We regularly engage with Government to represent your interests, and that of our industry, educating them on issues including COVID-19, biosecurity, employment, water security, climate change and many more.
  • Trade Days – Whether you’re a retailer or a grower, whether you want to trade or network; experience the largest regular gathering of horticultural businesses in Australia.
  • Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) – As the owner and operator of MIFGS we welcome your participation in Australia’s largest consumer marketing horticultural platform and offer a significant saving on exhibiting.
  • Technical Advice and Education – Your NGIV membership is a gateway to discounted industry training, support from our knowledgeable team and a wealth of member only online resources. 
  • On-Site Visits – We look forward to visiting you, to learn more about your business and how we can help to grow it.
  • Free Professional Support – You’ll receive complimentary access to industrial relations, legal, business, marketing, accountancy and insurance advice, from expert professionals. 
  • And don’t take our word for it, here’s what our member business owners had to say  about how their NGIV membership helps them.

Cost:

  • The annual full membership fee starts at $1260.

Application Form:

  • Download the Full Membership application form here. Complete and submit form, along with your ABN to NGIV either by email to [email protected] or by mail.
  • Once your payment and application is received it will be presented to the NGIV Board for consideration.

 

Trade Day Buyer:

Trade Day Buyers receive:

  • a copy of the Groundswell, the NGIV's monthly magazine, delivered each month
  • access to the Southern Hemisphere's largest horticulture wholesale market
  • the ability to purchase top quality greenlife and allied products at the best wholesale prices.

Cost:

  • The annual fee is from $275 (to be paid pro rata)    

Application Form:

  • Download the Trade Day Buyer application form here. Complete and submit form to NGIV, along with your ABN and payment, either by email to [email protected] or by mail.  
  • For further information, please visit the Trade Buyers page, or contact NGIV.    

 

NGIV Terms and Conditions:

 We suggest that you read the terms and conditions thoroughly, as once payment has been received you agree to be bound by them. Download the terms and conditions here .

That's Why I'm a Member

An NGIV membership will help to build your business; don't take our word for it, here's what some of our member business owners had to say about how it's helped them.