JOIN US
As a member, you will have unique opportunities for professional development, access to experienced mentors, and notifications of career opportunities. Being part of an emerging allied health profession your membership is a great opportunity to further open doors in current and new clinical settings in health care. You will also be a valued voice as we work together toward self-regulation of the profession.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
For just a few coffees a month you can access all these benefits!
As a member you are provided access to the members area with so much to explore to help you now and into the future.
DISCOUNTS
As a member organisation, we work to provide value to members. Members can attend medical aesthetic conferences such as NSS and ASCD with an affiliate discount, as well as our own SKINCON education event.
ASDC members are eligible for discounts for insurance with Simplex and HR services with HR online.
EDUCATION
Learn from experts in their field at times and in ways that suit you. Including online webinars and recorded events, in-person conferences and workshops as well as our AUSMED learning platform with over 1200+ resources to explore and expand your knowledge and skillset.
RESOURCES
Access a plethora of resources to assist you as an evidence-based skin health professional. This includes guidelines for practice across broad topics relating to skin health and management. You have access to scientific databases and journals as well as updates and advice in a rapidly changing and growing sector.
SUPPORT
As a member organisation we are here to listen and support you. You can access peer support in exclusive online forums and groups as well as opportunities to mentor or be mentored. Making membership relevant and having a positive impact on you, whether you are new to your career or a seasoned skin health professional.
A VOICE
Together, we have a cohesive and powerful voice. We are a trusted representative of dermal health professionals with a clear message based on our insight and understanding of our members and sector. As a peak professional body for dermal health professionals, we represent you in high-impact forums to forge a path for the future.
RECOGNITION
Our member organisation provides you with opportunities to be recognised as a leader in your field, upholding standards of safety and quality in skin health. In this rapidly evolving and dynamic profession, we work to support opportunities for you to grow and expand into a variety of areas where your knowledge and skills in managing skin health are of importance and value.
Meet our members
You never know where your career will take you and we are here to support you in exploring and helping you to open doors to a fulfilling career.
Membership Categories
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INDUSTRY MEMBER
$200 p/a or $18 p/m
The Industry member category, also called our 'Friends of the ASDC' is anyone within the skin sector who works with or has a special interest in skin health. ​
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This may be beauty therapists, health or allied health professionals, industry representatives from medical equipment or product companies as well as dermal clinicians and therapists that reside and practice outside of Australia.
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SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy is currently under review for member categorisation—current approval for industry membership.
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FULL MEMBER
$250 p/a or $22 p/m
​To apply for Full membership with the ASDC and be eligible to use the title "Dermal Clinician", applicants must have graduated from an endorsed Bachelor degree. Currently, the ASDC recognises the programs listed below.
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To be eligible for this category you need to have completed an undergraduate Bachelor Degree in dermal science or clinical aesthetics that is at least 3 years in duration. This must include both theory and supervised practical training.
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Bachelor of Dermal Science Victoria University
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Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Dermal Therapies), *superseded Victoria University
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Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies) *superseded Victoria University
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Bachelor of Health Science (Aesthetics) Torrens University
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Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics) Australasian College of Health and Wellness
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Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics) Australian Dermal Science Institute
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER
$250 p/a or $22 p/m
To apply for Associate membership with the ASDC and be eligible to use the title "Dermal Therapist", applicants must have graduated from an ASDC-endorsed vocational or undergraduate/postgraduate program listed below
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Qualifications are required to be at least 12 months in duration and include both theory and supervised practical training.
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Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy) Australasian College of Health and Wellness
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (52923WA) & Superseded versions (52850WA, 10510NAT, 51530, 52320, 51920) AACDS and Gray Clay
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Graduate Diploma in Dermal Science (52920WA) & Superseded versions (52854WA, 52707WA) AACDS and Gray Clay
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Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables (52919WA) & Superseded versions (52852WA, 52709WA) AACDS and Gray Clay
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SHB60118 Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
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Graduate Certificate in IPL and Laser Hair Reduction (SIB70110) *Superseded
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STUDENT MEMBER
$120 p/a or $11 p/m
Students who are enrolled in ASDC-endorsed Dermal Science/Therapy programs are also encouraged to apply as students and participate in ASDC events and continuing education opportunities.
Endorsed titles for students are Student Dermal Clinician or Student Dermal Therapist
Membership in 3 steps
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Application and Payment
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Verification and Processing
Once you have applied you will receive a few automated emails to prompt you through the verification and processing phase of your application by the membership team.
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Keep an eye on your emails as they will be in touch if they require any further information
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Enjoy your benefits!
Once approved you will receive access to your member onboarding information and resources as well as the members area of the website.
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Make sure to keep note of the email and password you use when signing up for your payment option as this will be your member log in.