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)