Structure

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) consists of branches located in seven states and territories coordinated by a National Office located at Stephen House in Deakin, Canberra. The National Office is managed by the National Executive Director, Melissa Conley Tyler, with oversight by a National Executive composed of State and Territory Branch Presidents and national office holders.

AIIA National Office and Branches

National Office	Branches
Company Secretary	Branch secretarial support
Support to Branches Provide communication infrastructure (web, media, etc.) Member benefits negotiated nationally Membership database Fundraising infrastructure (tax deductibility, etc.) Assist in identifying appropriate speakers for Branches Multistate tours Advice to Branches	Member activities Member development Member programs Discussion Special member groups (e.g. ACCESS) Study tours Local membership benefits
National events and policy influence	Support national initiatives
Publications and Research National Publications Coordinating research and publications	Support research and publications
Development activities Regional growth, e.g. new Branches Electronic members, international members, etc. National Corporate Members Fundraising	Community education / outreach Schools Careers Originators of ideas / innovation
International relationships	Supporting international relationships
National profile	Local profile and diplomatic protocol
Premises and property management Library and conference room	Premises (where applicable) Library (where applicable)