FAQs for members
How do I update my credit card details and is it secure?
Your credit card details are not stored on the SPUMS website but securely held on the payment platform Stripe. Stripe maintains a PCI DSS Level 1 standing, which is the highest security level a payment processor can hold, it offers bank-grade security and encryption when storing credit cards on their servers.
If you need to update your credit card details due to an expired or replacement card, follow these simple instructions:
- Log in to your account.
- Navigate to the “My Account” tab, located at the top right.
- Select “My Subscriptions” from the menu.
- Click on “Update Credit Card” to enter and save your new credit card details. This will update in Stripe.
Make sure your new card details are correct, and your subscription will continue without interruption.
Why is there a price rise each year?
We try to keep membership costs as low as possible, but each year the price increases (by approximately $20 Full members, $10 Retired, Student and Associate members and $40 Educational institutes) to help cover the expenses of running the ASM and publishing the Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine journal.
Can I update my details myself?
Yes you can log in and access your account via My Account on the top right menu of the site.
What happens if my membership lapses?
If your membership lapses - your account will go into an expired state, but your account will not be removed from the site. You will need to contact our Web Manager for access again. Email:
How much does it cost to be a member of SPUMS?
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Educational Institute |
Full membership | Associate membership | Retired member | Student membership |
| AUD $720.00 | AUD $360.00 | AUD$180.00 | AUD$180.00 | AUD$180.00 |
Which membership should I choose?
Membership subscription plans are as follows:
Full Member: Any medical practitioner who is legally qualified in the country of their nationality.
Full Member and Diving Doctor: The same as Full membership, but you wish to be listed on our Diving Doctors List.
Educational Institute: Any Educational institution may apply for membership. Includes IP access if required.
Associate Member: Available to any person who is not a legally qualified medical practitioner.
Retired Member: A member who has retired from all paid medical employment.
Student Member: A member who is training to become a legally qualified medical practitioner.
If you require further assistance please contact
How do I join SPUMS?
If you would like to become a member of SPUMS, click below to sign up to gain access today, please select the Full Member Diving Doctor if you wish to be included in our Diving Doctors List.
You will then be taken to Stripe our payment gateway once you have completed our signup form to pay your membership fee, once paid this will automatically renew via our secure payment gateway Stripe unless canceled by you, and you can cancel at any time. We do not store any payment information and this makes renewing your membership easy and continuous. We will notify you when your subscription is about to renew.
Our membership duration is for one year from the date of your subscription purchase. You will be sent a reminder when your membership is about to be renewed automatically. For any queries please contact