The Co-op is a Membership based not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to providing the widest range of learning resources for our Members at the best possible price. With over 40 branches across Australia, numerous additional services and over 1.4 million Members, the Co-op Bookshop is one of Australia's largest Co-operatives.
Becoming a Member
You can join online and start saving with Member pricing immediately. To join online you first need to create a login. When your Login is confirmed choose 'Yes, sign me up' to join as a Member. When your Member details are complete the joining fee will be charged and you will be a Co-op Member. Your personalised Membership card will then be posted to you.
A lifetime of Membership benefits
For a one-time joining fee of just $20, a Co-op Member is entitled to the following benefits for life:
- Everyday Member savings online and at all Co-op branches.
- Access to Member only promotions, special offers and events.
- Member only eNewsletters.
- Monthly online competitions.
- Access to one of Australia's largest book databases, where you can find textbooks, academic and professional titles, fiction, non-fiction, software, stationery, art supplies, calculators, greeting cards and more!
- Specialist staff who understand the needs of students, academics and professionals.
- Reservation and special orders services.
Already a Member?
- Update your Member details to ensure you receive all your Member Benefits, including our exclusive Member eNewsletters.
- Need a new Membership card? Send us an email with all your details and we will send you a new Co-op Member card.
The Co-op's 'not for profit' status
The Co-op is proud to be registered under the NSW Co-operatives Act (the Act), which means:
- Profits are returned to our Members through discounts and services.
- Every active Member of the Co-op is a shareholder and is eligible to vote at general meetings and, subject to the Act and the rules of the Co-op, stand for election to the Board.
Member Pricing
The Co-op Member pricing is available on most products sold through our stores, on purchases made via mail order, online or in-person. Member price can vary across promotions and products.
Membership Terms & Conditions
I apply to be admitted as a Member of University Co-operative Bookshop Limited ("the Co-operative") and to be allotted 20 shares of $1 each in the Co-operative. In full payment for such shares, I enclose the sum of $20.00. I agree to be bound by the rules of the Co-operative, as amended from time to time.
In making this application I declare as follows:
- I am over 16 years of age; and
- I will purchase goods from the Co-operative during the next 6 years.
I understand that:
- my application will be considered by the Board. If approved, the shares will be allotted to me and my name entered on the Register of Members. No notification of acceptance will be sent to me. If my application is rejected, written notification and a refund of my application moneys (without interest) will be sent to the address specified on this form within 30 days of such rejection and my entitlement to use the Co-op Card issued to me upon application will cease;
- the Co-operatives Act 1992 as amended ("the Act") requires that the rules of the Co-operative must impose a duty on all persons who become Members to be active Members of the Co-operative. In order to remain an active member I must make a purchase from the Co-operative during the 6 year periods specified below;
- if my application is accepted, I will be deemed initially to be an active member of the Co-operative for a period of 6 years from the date on which my name is entered on the Register of Members;
- my active Membership of the Co-operative will cease if I fail to renew it prior to the expiration of this 6 year period;
- I can renew my active Membership for a further 6 years by lodging a renewal form with the Co-operative and completing the declaration on the renewal form that I have purchased goods from the Co-operative within the preceding 6 years;
- there is no limit on the number of times that I can renew my active Membership. Each renewal will be for a further period of 6 years;
- no fee is payable by me to renew my active Membership;
- if I am not an active Member I will not be entitled to vote or stand for election on the Board but as an inactive member I remain entitled to Members' discounts;
- if I am an active Member, but I am under 18 years of age, I will not be entitled to vote.
I acknowledge that in accordance with the Act, rule 15 of the Co-operative's rules provides that my Membership may be cancelled and my shares in the Co-operative forfeited in certain circumstances including not being an active Member for at least 2 years. Should these circumstances arise and my Membership is cancelled pursuant to rule 15, I agree that the Co-operative may appropriate the money due to me upon cancellation as a donation to the Co-operative if the Board is of the opinion that repayment would adversely affect the financial position of the Co-operative. As a Member (active or inactive) I may, subject to the Act and the rules of the Co-operative, request at any time after two years from the date on which my name is entered in the Register of Members of the Co-operative to purchase my shares, cancel my Membership and repay to me the amount paid up on my shares.
