Become part of the peak body representing disability employment providers across Australia. DEA membership gives your organisation access to expert policy advice, advocacy, professional development, industry intelligence, networking opportunities and a strong collective voice on issues that matter to our sector.
When you join Disability Employment Australia, you become part of a united voice advocating for disability employment services, including Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and NDIS employment supports. DEA has represented the sector for more than three decades, influencing policy, disseminating research and championing provider interests.
Through DEA’s advocacy work, members help shape discussions around provider funding, service delivery models, workforce capability and the future direction of disability employment services.
Organisational members have opportunities to contribute to policy development and submissions while receiving timely information on changes affecting the sector. Members receive weekly email bulletins, including members-only policy updates and you can meet regularly with our team to discuss policy issues at an organisation and sector level.
DEA membership connects your organisation with peers and leaders across the disability employment sector through:
Organisational members have voting rights and may nominate representatives to stand for election to the DEA Board, helping shape the future direction of the association and the sector.
DEA’s Professional Membership Program (PMP) provides access to a curated range of professional development opportunities that have been reviewed for quality and relevance to the disability employment sector.
Benefits include:
We understand that employment providers come in all shapes and sizes, so our membership categories and pricing reflect this.
Whether you are a small provider, a large national organisation or a specialist service, we can help identify the membership option that best suits your organisation’s needs.
Become part of a strong, collaborative network committed to improving employment outcomes for people with disability.
Complete our Expression of Interest Form or contact the DEA team on 03 9012 6000 to start the conversation.
Joining DEA is straightforward.
If you’d like to know more, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.
All organisational membership applications are reviewed by the DEA Board and CEO to ensure alignment with DEA’s purpose and commitment to supporting quality employment outcomes for people with disability.
This process helps maintain the integrity of our membership community and ensures members share a commitment to advancing the disability employment sector.