Affiliate Marketing In Australia: To Make A Difference.
Last updated: 25 October 2026
Is affiliate marketing worth it in Australia? It can be, if people already trust you and you recommend something you believe in. A charity, school, club or small business can earn a commission each time someone it refers buys. At Flametree Yoga Studio in Darwin, we set up a simple partner arrangement for charities, clubs, firms and individuals. You tell your people about yoga, and you earn when they buy.
In short: Flametree pays partners a commission on confirmed sales to new students. The rate is agreed with you in writing before you start, and it is different for different products. Joining costs nothing. Contact us to start.
Is affiliate marketing worth it in Australia?
Yes, it can be. Charities use it to raise funds. Firms use it to promote services. Individuals use it for extra income. It is a normal, legal way to earn, as long as you tell people when you earn from a link.
It works best when you promote something that makes a positive difference. That is why Flametree likes working with charities and other causes. First, you are promoting their work. Second, our yoga and meditation help the wellbeing of their supporters.
Below, you can see how affiliate and referral marketing works for a charity, a club, or any group big or small.
Spread the word about yoga: a good way to help a Darwin charity (or wherever you are)
Flametree teaches both beginner and non-beginner yoga and meditation. It is a good way to build wellbeing for your supporters, and to raise money for a cause.
What is the difference between affiliate and referral marketing?
Referral marketing rewards a customer with extra services when they bring a friend. Flametree has a refer-a-friend program like that.
Affiliate marketing pays the person or group who refers. The payment is a commission, based on the value of the sale.
Both rely on trust. The people you refer must trust you. And you need to be sure the product is good. You can read about the benefits of yoga to see what you would be recommending.
Some charities already send their supporters to Flametree because they know our classes would help their clients, customers or staff. A partner arrangement lets them earn from that too.
How can a charity earn extra income this way?
The charity earns a share of the sales that come from its own referrals. The referrer can also be a firm, a school, a club, a government group or an individual.
It helps three groups. The charity gets extra income. Its supporters get access to low cost yoga and meditation. And Flametree reaches people who would not have found us.
One Darwin charity that partners with Flametree uses some of the new income to buy Flametree classes at a bulk rate. It then gives zero cost yoga vouchers to its own clients.
From a Flametree Bali retreat. Retreats are one of the products a partner can promote.
How do you become an affiliate partner of Flametree?
There are two ways. Most partners start with the first.
1. A personal discount code (most partners)
- Contact us and tell us who you are and who your people are.
- We agree the rate with you in writing, and give you your own discount code and a link.
- You tell your people. They use your code when they buy. They get a discount, and the sale is linked to you.
- Each month we add up the confirmed sales made with your code. We pay your commission by bank transfer.
The people you refer need to be new to Flametree, or not have been a student for three months.
2. Through the Awin network (for partners who already use it)
Flametree also has a programme on Awin, a large affiliate network. If you are already an Awin publisher, tell us and we will talk about how to work together. If you are not, the personal code above is simpler and costs you nothing.
The old ShareASale network that this page used to link to has closed, so please do not use it.
Once you are set up, spread the word
- Share your code or link in your emails, on your website, on social media, or at a meeting.
- Tell people that you earn when they buy. This is fair to them, and it is what Australian advertising rules expect.
- Flametree can give you ready-made pictures and words to adapt for flyers and emails.
- Flametree can also give a free talk on yoga or meditation to your group. Your supporters can then use your code afterwards.
Charities in Darwin, or far beyond, can look after the wellbeing of their people while they raise funds.
Which Flametree products can partners promote?
Flametree has four main groups of services:
- Online and in-studio classes
- Video courses and classes
- Retreats in Bali (2027 dates are being confirmed)
- Teacher training online and in the studio
Most of these work for people anywhere in Australia. Only the in-studio classes have to be used in Darwin. So a charity in the Northern Territory, or far beyond, can still earn.
Two popular starting points are the beginner half price 10 pack and the beginner yoga video course. The grid beginner timetable shows the live classes.
How much do partners earn?
The rate depends on the product and on the partner, so we agree it with you before you start. A simple example shows why it can add up. If a person you refer spends $1,000 a year on yoga with Flametree, and your agreed rate was 15%, that would be $150 for your group. Please treat that only as an example of the sums, not as a promised rate.
For retreats, a flat amount for each confirmed place is often the fairest way to do it, because a place is a fixed thing. Commission is paid on sales that are confirmed and paid for, not on enquiries.
Each arrangement is different, so ask us what would suit your group.
Questions people ask about affiliate marketing in Australia
Is affiliate marketing worth it in Australia?
Yes, it can be, if you have an audience that trusts you and you recommend something good. Charities, clubs and individuals all use it. Be clear with people when you earn from a link.
What is affiliate and referral marketing?
Referral marketing rewards a customer for bringing a friend, often with a discount or free class. Affiliate marketing pays a commission to the person or group that refers a sale. Flametree offers both.
How do charities in Darwin earn money through Flametree?
The charity becomes a partner and gets a personal code and link. Its supporters use the code when they buy. Flametree pays the charity a commission on the confirmed sales.
Does it cost anything to become a Flametree partner?
No. A personal code costs you nothing to set up. We agree the rate with you first and pay by bank transfer.
Who counts as a new student?
The people you refer need to be new to Flametree, or not have been a student for three months.
Can I promote Flametree if I am not in Darwin?
Yes. Online classes, video courses, Bali retreats and teacher training work for people anywhere in Australia.
Can a group share the money with the people who organise the fundraising?
Yes. This is sometimes called two tier affiliate marketing. Contact us and we will set out how it could work for your group.
Where can I read about fundraising for schools and clubs?
See our fund raising for schools post.
Slides from a recent Flametree talk on yoga and meditation
(To flick through, click on the slides, or use the arrows underneath.)
This talk, given to a Darwin charity by Flametree, shows how supporters can be encouraged to look after their wellbeing.
Ready to start?
Contact Flametree Yoga Studio to become a partner, or to ask for a free yoga or meditation talk for your group. The more revenue Darwin charities have, the more good work they can do.
