JOIN ADAQ

 

ADAQ offer a variety of Membership Categories to suit you and your role in the profession. Each category is outlined below.

If you have a question about your ADAQ Membership and want to learn more about how ADAQ can support you, please contact our Membership Team.

See our list of Members Services.

Please note: All prices displayed are for the full financial year. You will receive a pro-rata Membership fee at check out. 

Undergraduate student

FREE

Undergraduate University Dental Students (1st-5th year)

ADC STUDENT

FREE

Whilst completing ADC studies.

Post Graduate

FREE

Full-time student doing formal postgraduate dental degree (max 3 year period).
Subject to documented evidence of post-graduate study.
If working >7hrs/week ADA Federal fee is applicable.

New Graduate

FREE

For 6 months upon graduation from your undergraduate degree

First Year Graduate

$612.69

66% Discount off full membership rate between 6-18 months since graduation

Second Year Graduate

$1,224.30

33% Discount off full membership rate between 18-30 months since graduation

Active – Full time

$1,855.96

Practising more than 770hrs per annum in private practice only or both public & private practice

Active – Government

$1,770.40

Practising more than 770hrs per annum in public sector only

Part- time

$942.38

Practising 20hrs or less per week

Practising Senior

$942.38

For those who are over the age of 70 and have been a member for more than 30 years

Retired

$478.57

Retired from active dental practice

Non-Practising

$478.57

Not in active dental practice

Leave of absence

FREE

Granted leave of absence for a specified period on written application

Honorary Member

FREE

Elected at AGM - free state membership (can choose to retain federal membership)

Life Member

FREE

Elected at AGM - free state and federal membership

 

Please note: Membership of ADAQ requires you to be registered with Ahpra and hold a current professional indemnity insurance policy. These conditions are not required for Student Members or ADC Student Members.


Frequently Asked Questions  

 

Who can be an ADAQ Member? 

The Australian Dental Association support dental professionals and students.

Membership of ADAQ requires you to be registered with Ahpra and hold a current professional indemnity insurance policy. These conditions are not required for Student Members or ADC Student Members.

ADAQ also offers complimentary Dental Team Access to members of the dental team. Learn more about Dental Team Access here.

What are my payment options for ADAQ Membership?

  • Credit Card – Pay your fees in full with your credit card (no fees apply)
  • BPAY – Access your invoice for ADAQ BPAY reference number
  • EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) – Access your invoice to for ADAQ bank details
  • Quarterly Payments 


How do I pay my ADAQ Membership quarterly?
 
When joining ADAQ, select "quarterly payment" at the payment process.

Fill in the Direct Debit Form  and return to [email protected]

You will need to provide an updated Direct Debit Form when renewing your ADAQ Membership each year.


When are my quarterly payments made?
 
Quarterly payments will be automatically processed on or around the following dates:

  1. Thursday 29 June 2023
  2. Thursday 28 September 2023
  3. Thursday 4 January 2024
  4. Thursday 28 March 2024
     

Am I charged an administration fee for choosing quarterly? 
No, you will not be charged an administration fee.

I'm an Interstate Member, how do I access ADAQ services?

If you live outside of Queensland but are an ADA Member, you can still access ADAQ resources, CPD courses, and PI Insurance. 

Click here to become an ADAQ Interstate Member and gain access ADAQ CPD courses and resources.

I'm not sure which ADAQ Membership category suits me, who do I talk to?

Contact our Membership Officer or call us on (07) 3252 9866 to discuss which ADAQ Membership Category is best for you.

I am moving and need to transfer my Membership, who can help me?

If you are transferring your Membership in or out of ADAQ, please complete the Authority To Transfer Form. We also recommend you notify your current State Branch that you are transferring.

I work in the dental profession but am not a dentist, can I access ADAQ resources and services?

Yes! ADAQ offer FREE Dental Team Access so the whole dental team can access relevant resources and support. Please visit the Dental Team Access page to learn more.