Connect
With peers who understand something of your experience as an LGBTQ+ leader.
ALBEI membership
A different kind of leadership conversation
Develop. Inspire. Connect.
ALBEI brings LGBTQ+ board directors, C-suite executives and senior leaders together to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion at the highest levels of Australian business.
Why the room matters
Even very senior leaders can still find themselves editing what they say.
You may already have a strong professional network, and may never have felt the need to join an LGBTQ+ business group. Some senior leaders who come to ALBEI's gatherings have told us exactly that. What changes their perspective is being in the room.
Despite their seniority, some still find themselves editing what they say in professional settings. With us, they've felt able to speak openly about their careers and the experiences that shaped them as leaders, and found meaningful connections with accomplished peers.
“It's the first time I didn't feel the need to pause before I spoke, as I knew everyone in the room would understand.”
Workshop participant
As a member, you can
Shape
ALBEI's direction and the leadership initiatives we develop next.
Open doors
Support research, advocacy and visible role models that open the way to board and C-suite leadership.
Choose your membership
Three ways to join
Every application is reviewed by the ALBEI board, so that each member joins the right peer group. Fees are yearly and renew automatically on the anniversary of your joining date. ALBEI isn't registered for GST, so no GST is added to membership fees.
Board and C-suite
The Leadership Table
$550 a year
For LGBTQ+ leaders currently serving on a board or in a C-suite role.
- Invitations to leadership dinners, executive gatherings and members-only events
- Priority invitations to programs such as our Senior Executive & Directors Workshop
- A peer network of LGBTQ+ directors and C-suite leaders
- Opportunities to mentor and champion the next generation
- Early access to ALBEI research, submissions and briefings
Senior Executive
The Executive Circle
$450 a year
For LGBTQ+ senior leaders building towards C-suite and board roles.
- Board-readiness and leadership development opportunities
- Connections with sitting LGBTQ+ directors and C-suite leaders
- Invitations to leadership dinners, executive gatherings and members-only events
- Early access to ALBEI research, submissions and briefings
Supporter
The Allies Circle
$300 a year
For allies, governance professionals and others who champion LGBTQ+ leadership.
- Invitations to selected ALBEI events
- Access to ALBEI research, submissions and briefings
- Opportunities to sponsor and champion LGBTQ+ talent in your own networks
Foundation member Join before 31 December 2026 to be recognised as a Foundation member, our thank-you to those who were with ALBEI at the beginning. With your permission, we'd love to recognise you by name in a Foundation members section on our website. Learn more
Where your membership goes
ALBEI proudly runs with no paid staff, relying on the support of our members and of companies across Australia. Our directors are volunteers. They have covered their own costs for board meetings, including travel, and for representing ALBEI at events in Australia and overseas.
Membership fees pay for the basics of running a registered charity: website hosting, digital tools, and accounting and financial support. Any future surplus will go towards supporting LGBTQ+ senior leaders, and we'll be transparent about how it's used.
Who's invited to what
We run public events, members' events and invitation-only events matched to each membership level.
| Event | Leadership Table | Executive Circle | Allies Circle | Email subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public eventsTalks, launches and forums, open to everyone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Members' eventsGatherings for all members to connect and share ideas | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Leadership Table dinnersSmall, candid dinners for directors and C-suite executives | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Executive Circle gatheringsPeer gatherings for senior executives, with sitting directors as guests | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Senior Executives' and Directors' WorkshopOur flagship two-day workshop, with limited places | By invitation | By invitation | – | – |
Workshop invitations depend on each workshop's subject matter and the seniority of participants.
See what's coming up on our Events page.
Free email updates
Not ready to join? Stay in touch.
Anyone can subscribe. We'll email you when there's news on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Australian boardrooms and leadership, and on ALBEI's work. You won't receive member invitations or benefits.
Since 2022, built by volunteers
Only 5
publicly out LGBTQ+ directors across the ASX300 (Watermark Board Diversity Index, 2026)
62 of 129
ASX200 companies with inclusive diversity policies didn't apply them to their own boards (ALBEI research, 2024)
100+
people, including the full ASX board, at our 2026 Ring the Bell event
0
paid staff. Everything ALBEI has achieved has been done by volunteers
How to join
Four simple steps
- 1
Apply
Choose your membership and tell us about your current role.
- 2
Review
The ALBEI board reviews your application, and we'll be in touch within a few days.
- 3
Confirm
Once approved, you'll receive a link to complete your membership and pay securely online.
- 4
Welcome
You'll get access to the members area and invitations to upcoming events.
Help shape our next chapter
Since 2022, ALBEI has researched board diversity, taken the case for change to the ASX and to Australian business, commissioned legal advice from leading barristers on directors' responsibility for diversity, and championed visible LGBTQ+ leadership through our Ring the Bell events, all without paid staff.
Your membership sustains our research and advocacy, creates more opportunities to come together and gives you a voice in what comes next. It's an investment in your professional community and practical support for our charitable purpose.
Not ready to join? Subscribe for free email updates
Can I just receive updates?
Yes. Anyone can subscribe for free. We'll email you when there's news on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Australian boardrooms and leadership, and on ALBEI's work. Subscribing isn't membership, so there's no application or fee, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe for updates
Is membership tax deductible?
ALBEI membership fees are professional membership subscriptions, not charitable donations. Fees may be tax deductible depending on your circumstances and their connection to your income-earning activities. Please seek advice from your tax adviser.
Who reviews my application?
The ALBEI board reviews every application to confirm the right membership level. We aim to respond within a few days.
Can my employer pay for my membership?
Yes. Organisations can also provide memberships for their people as part of an ALBEI partnership.
What is a Foundation member?
Foundation membership is our thank-you to the people who were with ALBEI at the beginning. Everyone who joins by 31 December 2026 is recognised as a Foundation member for as long as they remain a member, alongside their membership level. If you're happy to be named, we'd very much like to include you in a Foundation members section on our website. We'll always ask first. After that date, Foundation membership closes to new members.
Does membership renew automatically?
Yes. Membership lasts 12 months from the day you join and renews automatically on your card each year, with an invoice emailed for each payment. You can cancel at any time before your renewal date.
Can I pay by bank transfer?
Yes. Email membership@albei.org and we'll send you an invoice with our bank details. Bank transfer memberships don't renew automatically, so we'll send a new invoice each year.