Membership Benefits

Join LDI, and grow your practice to the next level...

If you want to grow as a professional, joining the Landscape Design Institute is the best investment to make for your career and business.

As a LDI member you can:

build a strong network of fellow professionals, both locally and across Australia
stay ahead, with continual education in the latest landscaping techniques and best business practice
access a range of products & services from our sponsors
promote your business through our online directory, magazine, events and awards program
meet with other landscape designers, suppliers, contractors and potential customers at seminars and local get-togethers
protect your business with tailored, affordable professional indemnity and public liability insurance

LDI opens the door to new business

Many local councils & statutory authorities see membership of LDI as a quality credential, making you eligible to submit landscape plans with Development Applications. It also reassures private homeowners and commercial property owners that they will receive a quality service.

LDI promotes the importance of our profession

We actively promote the benefits of using professional landscape designers through our involvement in magazine editorials, garden judging and shows. LDI's National Landscape Design competition showcases members' work and is an excellent opportunity for media recognition.

Benefits & privileges

LDI members can enjoy all the benefits and privileges featured below:

Business Promotion

Professional and Registered members have the opportunity to be published in our unique Find a Designer Directory

Landscape Design Awards

You have the opportunity to enter the National Landscape Design Awards. Winning a Design Award is a fantastic marketing opportunity which can springboard your business.

Professional Development

You are invited to attend LDI seminars, webinars and workshops to continue your professional development. Click here for Upcoming Events.
Recordings and presentations of Past Events are accessed via the Members website.

Networking

Build your own network and referral system, and seek inspiration and support through our informal events such as Round Table meetings and Walk n Talk's.

Member Forum

Got a question or concern? Join the conversation with other LDI members - request to join the LDI - Community Forum on Facebook today.

Employment Search

Advertise for new employees via our job board, visit Careers.

Magazines & Publications
Landscape Outlook

LDI's very own comprehensive designer publication sent free to all members Quarterly. Available for subscription to non-members (read more...)

Outdoor Design Source

All LDI members receive a free copy of this essential directory and resource. Professional and Registered members can have their contact details published on the LDI Designer listing in the directory.

Outdoor Design Magazine

LDI Members are offered special rates for advertising in Universal Magazines.
Award winners are showcased free of charge in this national landscape design magazine.

LAA Magazine: Landscape Architecture Australia

Receive a discount on your subscription to LAA through LDI's association with Archmedia.

Discounts

Get member discounts to some services and key industry events such as Pitchbox 3D & 2D Plans service and the Australian Landscape Conference.

Legal Advice - Levy & W

Levy & W. offer LDI members a complimentary phone consultation and exclusive LDI rates for the preparation of professional legal documents for their business.
They will also provide ongoing assistance through content in our newsletters and various incentives such as live streams, Q&A’s and other informative material.

Insurance

Midland Insurance Brokers have specifically designed a suite of products tailored for the landscape design industry. This includes but is not limited to, insurance cover for Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Motor, Equipment, Builders Warranty, Construction and Management Liability.

Over the years they have developed a range of policies catering for our designers' needs, including offering members' policy discounts.

They know our industry - let Midland design your insurance program! For further information, contact them on 1300 136 055 or visit https://midlandinsurance.com.au/

Industry Representation

LDI's executive represents your interests within the industry and across all levels of Government through lobbying & advocacy.

Recognition by Local Authorities

LDI Members receive automatic recognition in many Local Government Areas, and many councils currently accept submissions prepared by our professional members.