MPS competes in many interclub competitions each year. They are:
Southwick – Maroondah Photographic Society
The Southwick Camera Club is based in Southwick, West Sussex, UK. This interlcub competition is just between the two clubs and is held in February each year.
VAPS
The interclub competition hosted by the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies (VAPS) is held annually and open competition for EDI and prints. The results are announced at the annual VAPS convention, which is usually held in May or June.
Four club
Camberwell Camera Club, Eastern Suburbs Photographic Society, Waverley Camera Club and MPS compete in an annual interclub competition, with each club taking turns to host. There are 3 categories: EDI monochrome, EDI colour, and monochrome or colour prints.
Ten club portrait
This competition is hosted by Camberwell and held every June. Nine other clubs, including MPS, are invited to participate. There are 3 categories: single person, two or more people, and abstract.
Knox monochrome
Hosted annually by Knox Photographic Society.
Eastern
The Eastern Interclub competition is hosted by MPS in September each year. The categories are EDI open and B&W (not monochrome). About ten clubs take part each year.