Membership Renewal and Reinstatement

Online renewals

Renew Online - DAA members can renew, reinstate or defer their membership online, requiring little or no paper work. All current and previous members can use the online renewal facility.

Postal Renewals

Renewing and Reinstating members can download personalised renewal/reinstatement papers.  Please contact the Membership Officer if you are unable to download your forms. Members please ensure you send all necessary documentation with your renewal forms, including completed APD declaration. CPD undertaken must be logged using APD Online.

DAA membership and APD program

Deferring of DAA membership / APD Status

Do you want to defer your membership or APD program? See Deferment Information then begin the Online Renewal process where you can select to defer your membership. Alternatively you can complete the DAA and APD Deferment Application Form and send it to DAA.

Study Remission (Not currently employed – full time study)

If you are returning to full-time study and have selected the Membership Category ‘Not Currently Employed – Full-Time Study’, you must complete a Study Remission Application Form and send certified evidence of enrolment. Your renewal/reinstatement will be processed when these documents are received and checked by DAA. Study remission is only available to full time students who are undertaking studies that will further the profession of dietetics, and who are not working more than eight hours per week.

Upgrading Membership

To upgrade your membership category eg. changing from unemployed to a paid work category, please contact the Membership Officer.

Students Converting

To convert from student to full membership you must:

  • provide proof of completion of your course. Proof must be a certified copy of your academic transcript or degree certificate.  A letter from your university will also be accepted: it must be on a letterhead and contain your name, course code and title, and confirm that you have completed your course and are eligible to graduate.
  • inform DAA if your situation changes during the year eg. if you start paid employment you will need to advise us of the start date and the number of hours per week you are working. You will then be advised of your new membership category and any additional fees you need to pay.

Join APD

Do you want to join the APD program? See APD program for information and application form.

Please note:It is your responsibility to ensure you are a full member and have APD status before you see clients claiming on Medicare or private health insurance.

Renewal: Useful Documents

How to Renew your Membership
Membership Fees and Payment Options
How to Complete your APD Documentation
First Steps to the APD Program