We are here for YOU, our members.

ADAQ is partnering with BOQ Specialist to offer members the opportunity to apply for two CPD and training bursaries, valued at $5500 each.

These bursaries are designed to recognise exemplary dental professionals who are passionate about advancing the oral health of Queenslanders and committed to learning and development. These bursaries are offered to support to assist with learning and career development and are to be used for ADAQ continuing professional development events or certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting via the ADAQ Registered Training Organisation.

If you have any questions regarding the ADAQ and BOQ Specialist Bursary, please contact [email protected] with your enquiry.

Applications will close on Monday, 21 October at 11:59pm.

The bursaries fall into two categories:

 

ADAQ & BOQ SPECIALIST BURSARY

BOQ Specialist Emerging Practitioners Bursary - For Dental Excellence

For emerging dental practitioners (with less than 5 years of professional work experience), to support their professional growth as they enter the industry.

ADAQ & BOQ SPECIALIST BURSARY

BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary - For Dental Excellence

For practitioners (more than 5 years of professional work experience), to support the training and development of themselves and their dental team.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

How to apply

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant(s) must be a current ADAQ member.
  • The applicant(s) for the BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary, must have more than five years professional work experience.
  • The applicant(s) for the BOQ Specialist Emerging Practitioners Bursary, must have graduated from their university studies in 2019 or later.
  • Applicants, or any employees must not be a current member of ADAQ Council or the ADAQ CPD Advisory Panel.

Terms & Conditions

  1. To be eligible for the bursary you must be a financial member of ADAQ.
  2. The bursary must be used towards ADAQ CPD activities or Dental Assistant Training (subject to availability).
  3. One bursary will be awarded to an established practitioner (graduated 2019 or earlier)
  4. One bursary will be awarded to a recent graduate (graduated 2019 or later)
  5. The total bursary amount must be used by Saturday 22 November 2025.
  6. Any outstanding amount will be forfeited if not utilised by Saturday 22 November 2025.
  7. The bursary amount cannot be refunded in cash.
  8. The bursary amount can be used for self-development or development of practice staff.
  9. All CPD registrations are subject to the standard ADAQ terms and conditions, cancellation and privacy policy – available here: www.adaq.org.au/legals  
  10. Any non-member dentists within the practice may be charged a non-member surcharge to attend CPD courses/workshops.
  11. Applicants must complete the online form with all information otherwise the application may be deemed uncompleted and therefore not assessed.
  12. Applications will be assessed and reviewed by the Bursary Panel which includes; the ADAQ President, ADAQ CEO and a representative from BOQ Specialist.
  13. The winners will be notified via phone and in writing by ADAQ. 
  14. The winners will be awarded at ADAQ’s Annual Clinic Day.
  15. By submitting an application, you give consent for your name, testimonial and other information to be published in marketing and promotional materials by ADAQ and BOQ Specialist.  

It has always been a dream of mine to increase the oral health of those in regional Queensland and to be currently living this dream I am already so lucky. Receiving this bursary will be the absolute cherry on top for me and my patients!

Dr Grace Toll
2023 Recipient
Emerging Practitioners Bursary - For Dental Excellence