Professional Associations - Which one is right for you?

Professional Associations
Sector: Disability
Joining one or more professional associations is a smart career move. Joining an association:
- Gives you access to research publications
- Lets you see and join upcoming events
- Allows you to have your say in surveys and investigations
- Facilitates your ongoing education
- And allows you to talk with like-minded people are many professional associations related to the disability sector.
While each association has its advantages, most associations offer:
- Newsletters
- Exclusive online courses
- Networking opportunities
- Seminars and conferences.
Here are just a few associations we recommend you take a look at:
- Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO)
- Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4)
- Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
- Brain Injury Australia
- Diversity and Disability Alliance
- Down Syndrome Australia
- First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN)
- Inclusion Australia
- Mental Health Australia
- National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
- Physical Disability Australia (PDA)
- Short Statured People of Australia (SSPA)
- Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA)