JOIN ADAQ

ADAQ has a variety of membership categories to suit the profession. Each category is outlined below or find more information on the membership application form.
Instructions for joining /re-join ADAQ

All prices displayed are for the full financial year, you will receive a pro-rata amount at check out.

Undergraduate student

FREE

Undergraduate 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

$602.29

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

Second Year Graduate

$1,203.55

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

Active – Full time

$1,824.42

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

Active – Government

$1,738.86

Practising more than 770hrs per annum in public sector only

Part- time

$926.18

Practising 20hrs or less per week

Practising Senior

$926.18

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

Retired

$470.34

Retired from active dental practice

Non-Practising

$470.34

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.

How to join ADAQ

What are my payment options?
  • Credit card – pay your fees in full by using your credit card online (no fees apply)
  • BPAY – Access your invoice to access the BPAY reference number
  • EFT – Access your invoice to see ADAQ’s bank details
  • Quarterly Payments
How do I pay quarterly?
Go through the join process above and when you are at the cart section, click quarterly payments. Fill in the direct debit form and return to [email protected]. 

What dates will my payments for quarterly Membership be taken?

Quarterly payments will be taken on or around the following dates.

  1. Wednesday, 30 June 2021
  2. Thursday, 30 September 2021
  3. Thursday, 30 December 2021
  4. Wednesday, 30 March 2022

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

Not sure which membership is best for you?

Contact the Membership Officer or call us on (07) 3252 9866

Transferring your Membership?

If you are transferring your Membership in or out of ADAQ please complete the Authority to Transfer Form.