Members receive six issues a year of their magazine, Needle Pointers. This site has a list of Australian embroidery guilds. A scholarly organization. Membership includes a quarterly newsletter. The New Embroidery Group aims to promote a high standard of design,technique and presentation.
Membership is open to professional and amatuer embroiderers, and to anyone interested in textiles.
They run an apprenticeship program, a one-year course, and various classes covering a wide range of embroidery, such as crewel work, blackwork, goldwork, and silk shading. This association acts as an advocate for teachers and provides a forum for information exchange.