Join our 15,000+ strong membership community!

If you work (or preparing to work) in the disability sector, National Disability Practitioners (NDP) is the support network you need.

NDP has grown to become a leading association for disability practitioners, with a community of more than 15,000 members. Our members range from disability support workers to allied health practitioners, leaders, educators, business support staff, advocates, students, and volunteers.

Our focus is on supporting you to support others! NDP provides you a one-stop-shop where you can access information, develop your career through our Learning Hub, and make the right connections.

Membership is based on calendar year. Renewal notices are sent annually.

Member Benefits

Your membership entitles you to many benefits, but here are our top picks that are FREE to access:

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Membership Categories

You can choose from the available categories below. This will help us tailor the communications and resources we send to you. Choose a category that's relevant to you.

• Service Delivery – If you work directly with clients in a non-allied health capacity, this is the package for you. Examples include support workers, team leaders, advocates, case worker.

• Allied Health – If you are an allied-health practitioner, this is the package for you. Examples include occupational therapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation counsellors, physiotherapists, etc.

• Leaders – If you manage people and have limited direct client contact, this is the package for you. Examples include executives, directors, senior and general managers and board members. 

• Educators & Business Services – If you work in a business support capacity, this is the package for you. Examples include finance, operations, human resources, administrative workers, etc.

• Sole Traders - If you are providing services as a sole trader or in a private practice. This membership provides you with additional benefits and resources that are specific to sole traders. 

• Students – If you are full-time student taking a course related to your work / desired career in the sector. Important: The Student membership does not provide you with election voting rights.

Fees

Membership is affordable, and great value in terms of cost savings and career development. 

• Service Delivery, Allied Health, Leaders, Educators & Business Services: $49 (including GST)
• Sole Traders: $79 (including GST)
• Students: $25 (including GST)

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Interested in a group subscription for your staff?

We've made it easy to obtain NDP membership for all employees of your organisation.

The recommended pathway is to subscribe to NDS membership. Members of National Disability Services (NDS is the parent body of NDP) now receive NDP membership for all their employees at no extra cost!  It is a cost-effective way of supporting all employees, a great staff retention tool, and the only way to ensure employees receive all the member benefits provided by both NDS and NDP.

If you'd like to explore other group membership options or for further inquiries, email us. 

National Disability Practitioners (NDP) memberships will be available free-of-charge for all staff from financial National Disability Services (NDS) member organisations. NDS member organisations receive a special NDP member code when they renew their subscription each year. Staff members will need to self-subscribe using the NDP code at ndp.org.au to join online and become a member at no charge, making a saving of $49 per person.

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