CDAA membership is an essential part of your career plan. Join in our conversations, have a say in how the industry develops, meet like-minded professionals, build networks, take advantage of fantastic professional development activities, receive your quarterly magazine, increase your income potential, and be the first to find out about new work opportunities.
CDAA membership also ensures that you will meet the highest professional standards, by accruing the necessary professional development points to maintain your currency.
Membership Categories
- Student - people studying a recognised career-specific qualification ($45.00pa - Online Application).
- Associate - practitioners holding a Certificate IV endorsed by CICA; or meet the requirements of the alternative pathway to Associate Membership.(one off $44 joining fee + $208.00pa -Online Application).
- Professional (PCDAA) - practitioners holding a Graduate Certificate or Vocational Graduate Certificate endorsed by CICA, be currently working as a career development practitioner, and have at least one year's experience working in the field; or meet the requirements of the alternative pathway to Professional Membership. (one off $44 joining fee + $258.00pa - Online Application).
- Fellow (FCDAA) - advanced membership category available to Professional Members of long standing that have considerable experience.
- Life (PCDAA/FCDAA life) - bestowed upon a professional member who has rendered outstanding service to the Association.
- Corporate - businesses or organisation that has a commitment to supporting the career development of their employees ($550.00pa Online Application).
- Subscription - The CDAA is pleased to announce the introduction of this new membership category that provides you with the opportunity to be involved with the Association and access a range of benefits. This is ideal for people who work in fields related to career development such as human resources ($155.00pa Online Application).
CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP FROM 2012 AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE ALTERNATE PATHWAYS
Membership requirements for Associate and Professional applicants will change from 2012 in line with the new professional standards. Click here for further information regarding the Professional Standards and new Alternate Pathways to membership.
Benefits of Membership
Protect your business with insurance cover
Professional and Associate membership with the CDAA include professional indemnity insurance and also gives you access to competitive rates for public liability insurance.
Stay up to date with the ACP magazine
All CDAA members receive the quarterly magazine, Australian Career Practitioner (ACP). Members are encouraged to submit articles/papers for publication. The magazine provides informative articles on division, national and international issues.
Keep your finger on the career industry pulse with our fortnightly e-bulletin
The national e-bulletin each fortnight contains information about current news, events and opportunities for members.
Build your skills and networks at our National Conference and Professional Development Workshops
These conferences and workshops showcase both nationally and internationally recognised speakers and provide multiple opportunities for ongoing professional development and at maintaining currency in the field. CDAA members receive substantial discounts to all of these events.
Membership Prospectus
Download the membership prospectus (pdf)
