Membership fees
NDS membership fees are financial year based. For applicants joining part way through the financial year, pro rata fees are applicable.
Organisational Members and Organisational Associate applicants
Organisational Member and Associate fees are based on organisational income from the previous financial year.
1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
Annual income for Organisational Membership is the regular annual income from all sources, including regular grants and subsidies, but excluding project or capital grants. For those organisations that are not exclusively disability service providers, the annual subscription fee will be calculated on the income that relates to disability services or clients.
| Fee type | Annual Income | Annual Fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| M | $0 - $65,000 | $169 |
| L | $65,001 - $130,000 | $246 |
| K | $130,001 - $250,000 | $435 |
| J | $250,001 - $400,000 | $623 |
| I | $400,001 - $650,000 | $833 |
| H | $650,001 - $1,000,000 | $1,224 |
| G | $1,000,001 - $1,300,000 | $1,579 |
| F | $1,300,001 - $2,000,000 | $2,329 |
| E | $2,000,001 - $2,600,000 | $3,247 |
| D | $2,600,001 - $4,000,000 | $4,154 |
| C | $4,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $5,213 |
| B | $5,000,001 - $6,500,000 | $6,471 |
| A | $6,500,001 - $20,000,000 | $8,831 |
| A1 | $20,000,001 - $50,000,000 | $11,038 |
| A2 | $50,000,001 + | $13,245 |
Fees are GST inclusive
Membership is based on the financial year. For applicants joining part way through the financial year, pro rata fees are applicable.
- 3/4 Year - If joining after 1 October
- 1/2 Year - If joining after 1 January
- 1/4 Year - If joining after 1 April
Note: Subscription fees may change from time to time as per clause 3.2 of NDS’s Constitution.
1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
New providers to the disability sector:
Companies and sole traders entering the disability sector should contact the Membership Team for the relevant fee schedule. Phone 02 6283 3205 or email
Established disability service providers:
Annual income for an Organisational Associate is the regular annual income from all sources. For those organisations which are not exclusive to the disability sector, the annual subscription fee will be calculated on any income that relates to disability services and clients.
| Fee type | Annual Income | Annual Fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| M | $0 - $65,000 | $169 |
| L | $65,001 - $130,000 | $246 |
| K | $130,001 - $250,000 | $435 |
| J | $250,001 - $400,000 | $623 |
| I | $400,001 - $650,000 | $833 |
| H | $6500,001 - $1,000,000 | $1,224 |
| G | $1,000.001 - $1,300,000 | $1,579 |
| F | $1,300,001 - $2,00,000 | $2,329 |
| E | $2,000,001 - $2,600,000 | $3,247 |
| D | $2,600,001 - $4,000,000 | $4,154 |
| C | $4,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $5,213 |
| B | $5,000,001 - $6,500,000 | $6,471 |
| A | $6,500,001 - $20,000,000 | $8,831 |
| A1 | $20,000,001 - $50,000,000 | $11,038 |
| A2 | $50,000,001 + | $13,245 |
Fees are GST inclusive
Subscription is based on the financial year. For applicants joining part way through the financial year, pro rata fees are applicable.
- 3/4 Year - If joining after 1 October
- 1/2 Year - If joining after 1 January
- 1/4 Year - If joining after 1 April
Note: Subscription fees may change from time to time as per clause 3.2 of NDS’s Constitution.
Industry Supporter applicants
Industry Supporter fees are based on the package chosen Industry Supporter benefits page
Research Affiliate applicants
- Professionals - $290
- Students* - $150
*Students will need to provide documentation showing their current student status.