Ballarat Hackerspace - Non-profit self-led community workshop in Ballarat, Australia.

Joining Our Community …

Whether you’re looking to dive into projects or simply want to support us, there are several ways to become part of the Ballarat Hackerspace family. You can join as a Member or as a Supporter.

Members enjoy access to our space, tools, and equipment, and get to participate in workshops, events, and all sorts of activities. Supporters play a vital role in funding our space and its initiatives, and in return, they receive our heartfelt appreciation!

Children: For safety and insurance reasons, all tool-using members must be 18 years or older. Children under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by a guardian who is an active member of the Hackerspace. Each guardian may supervise only one child at a time, and only the guardian is permitted to operate tools. Children are encouraged to take part in assembly and design activities, but due to insurance limitations, they cannot use potentially dangerous tools.

Probationary Period

As a new member, you’ll go through a 3-month probationary period. This helps ensure you’re comfortable with how the space operates, understand how to use our tools safely, and can determine if our hackerspace is the right fit for you. The great news is that these three months don’t need to be completed all at once! You can enjoy one month at a time with breaks in between if you don’t need continuous access. Once you’ve completed your three months, you’ll be ready to apply for a part-time or full-time membership.

We can’t wait to welcome you into our community!

Member (Probationary)

$40/month
Access to the space during open times.
Use of tools and consumables on personal projects.

Supporter/Sponsor

From $5/month
Support the space and its mission.
Enjoy our eternal gratitude.

After completing the probationary period the following membership options become available and are accessible in our members area:

Member (Part-time)

$40/month
Access to the space during open times.
Use of tools and consumables on personal projects.
Small dedicated storage for projects.

Member (Full-time)

$120/month
All the benefits of the Part-time Membership.
24/7 access to the space.
Large dedicated storage for projects.
You will need to make an application to the committee to be approved for full-time membership after you have passed probation.

Day-Pass

$10/day
Access to the space during open times.
Pop in for the day to work on a project or use the tools.
The on duty member will take payment via credit/debit card on arrival

Please note that to use any tools in the space, you must be a paid member with a signed waiver. But don’t worry – dropping by for a chat is always free!

Our Hackerspace is a welcoming workshop for like-minded individuals to explore hobbies, learn together, and collaborate on projects. We value a positive atmosphere and high standards of behavior, so we reserve the right to reject or cancel memberships if necessary. To get a better sense of our community, take a look at our Members page and related documents, then feel free to stop by and see if you think this is the right place for you!

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