The Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd) is the peak body for Australian and New Zealand-based editors. It exists to advance the profession of editing and to support and promote editors. IPEd coordinates initiatives that benefit Australian and New Zealand editors, including: • managing the accreditation scheme • sponsoring the biennial conference • supporting professional development • raising the profile of editors and the value they add to all forms of written communication • sponsoring awards for excellence in editing • maintaining and promoting Australian standards for editing practice. IPEd has branches in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and New Zealand. Membership is open to individual editors, students, organisations that that employ editors, and those with an interest in editing, publishing or a related field.