The WICD Subscription Model is a designed to provide funding to be invested in WICD operations for the benefit of the water industry nationally. All water industry related organisations and education providers are encouraged to subscribe. The subscription model is based on size of organisation, see below.

WICD subscription fees are due annually (from date of joining) with all funds invested in WICD projects determined by the industry through the WICD Subscribers Committee (all subscribing organisations are entitled to a representative). Additionally, other sources of funding (eg. government grants) may be sought to supplement WICD subscriptions on a project basis as required.

WICD Subscribers may nominate as many staff as they wish to receive communications and participate in WICD initiatives and networks. Staff that will benefit from involvement in WICD include those working in the areas of education, training, learning and development, career pathways and human resources. In addition to contributing to the ongoing strategic development and improvement of training, professional development and career pathways for the Australian water industry; the following services will be offered to all levels of WICD subscribers:

• Access to information on available courses through the national online Skills Supermarket database;
• Access to information about available learning and assessment resources and the ability to download electronic copies of resources (where copyright permits);
• Quarterly e-newsletter;
• Direct email updates;
• Discounts for staff to specified professional development, courses, conferences and workshops run by the Australian Water Association.