We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month (February to November) from 10am to 12 for a Contact Morning which includes morning tea, followed by Club reports and announcements and a guest speaker or a cultural morning.

The highlight of membership is the interest groups, known as Circles, that are offered by Members and generally held once per month, some more frequently.  There are nearly 50 Circles available for Members to choose from - options include bridge, mahjong, tennis, walking groups, book clubs, language groups, craft groups, dining groups, photography, meditation, origami, aikido and many more.

These smaller groups provide an excellent opportunity to develop friendships as well as start or maybe reconnect with a hobby or interest.

We warmly welcome international short-term residents and members of the diplomatic community and encourage you to join. Many of our Australian members either have their origins from another country or have lived overseas on diplomatic or business postings and consequently appreciate the challenges facing new arrivals to our city.

Australian and Permanent Residents of Canberra are also very welcome to join but must be invited by a current Member.

All potential members are required to attend a Contact Morning as a guest of a Member before they can submit an application to join.

Australians and Permanent Residents must be introduced by a current member.

International Visitors who do not know a member should make direct contact with the President (wicpresidentact2026@gmail.com) to express their interest to join.

The Club membership year runs from 1st October to 30th September.

Membership fees for 2026 are $200 plus a joining fee of $30 including name badge.

New members may join at any time during the year.

WIC Membership is a privilege and there are responsibilities expected of each Member.

These are:

• Participate in Club activities on a regular basis.

• Attend Contact Mornings regularly.

• Join and participate in at least one Circle

• Be willing in the future to become a Circle Leader or committee member

Our monthly Contact Mornings are held from 10am – 12 noon on the 4th Wednesday of each month. 

Most of our Circle activities are held during the day. There are currently 3 Circles held in the evenings:

• Silver Screen (Movie circle)

• Dining Out

• Book Club

The Club publishes a digital Bulletin each month. This includes:

• details of forthcoming Contact Morning speaker or activity,

• news of any Club Special Events

• photos of the previous Contact morning

• photos from Circles activities over the past month

• details of new Members

• local events of interest to Members

WIC Canberra is a Member of the Open Door network of like-minded Clubs around the world.  Introductions for a visit or transfer to another Club can be provided.