Membership Renewal and Reinstatement
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2009 ONLINE RENEWAL IS NOW CLOSED.
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2009 membership renewals - read the information below and click on the appropriate link.
FROM 1 AUGUST - MEMBERSHIP FEES AT HALF PRICE
ONLINE RENEWALS:
DAA members are able to renew/reinstate/defer their membership online, this requires no or little paper work. You can use the following payment options: Credit card, Cheque/Money Order or quarterly instalments (Note: Conditions apply to Instalment payment). Direct Debit from your bank account (payment in full only) is available since February 2009. All current and previous members can renew online.
POSTAL RENEWALS:
Members should ensure that all documentation required by DAA is returned with their renewal application, including completed APD documents (Note: Members who joined the APD program from 1/1/2008 MUST complete their APD Online). Renewing and Reinstating members can now download their own personalised renewal / reinstatement papers.
Please note that it is a 2009 renewal form.Payment options are the same as for Online renewals. Further documentation can be obtained on the 'Postal renewal/reinstatement' page.
Students Converting:
To convert to a full membership category you will need to:
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send
a certified official document proving that you have successfully
completed your course at the University. You need to send a certified copy of your academic transcript or your degree certificate. Evidence of completion need to be an official document with the name of the University, your name, the complete title of the dietetic course, the course code and the date of completion with some mention like 'successfully completed the requirements' or 'Awarded' or 'Course status : completed' or 'eligible to graduate'.
When change occur during the year -
inform DAA of your new situation. If you start paid employment please indicate the date you start and how many hours you work per week. You will be advised on your new membership category and amount of fee you will need to pay.
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DAA requires evidence of your qualifications
to be certified by an authorised person. To find out who is authorised to sign a document download the
Certification document (20Kb). NOTE: If is
YOUR responsibilty to ensure you are a Full member and have APD status
BEFORE you see Medicare or patients claiming private health insurance refunds.
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Membership renewal |
APD - for renewal and joining |
| Membership Renewal for 2009 - including Membership Category and Fees (30Kb) | How to Complete your APD Documentation - flowchart (27Kb) |
| How to Renew your Membership - flowchart (22Kb) | First Steps to the APD Program - flowchart (27Kb) |
IMPORTANT DATES
| DAA Membership Year | 1 January - 31 December |
| Discount date for renewals | Before COB 15 February |
| All services cease if renewal is not completed before: | 15 March (Membership becomes unfinancial) |
| Membership is 'Lapsed' if renewal not completed before: | 19 April (Reinstatement fee applies) |
| Eligible reinstating members can pay membership fee at half price | From 1 August |
| Renewal open | Early December |
If you require additional membership information please contact the DAA Membership Officer
Membership categories and eligibility
