Objectives
The objectives of the ADSA are:
a) The encouragement and pursuit of dental science by dental students.
b) To promote involvement in organised dentistry and dental science education.
c) To advance the rights, interests and welfare of dental students.
d) To co-ordinate communication and co-operation amongst dental student associations.
e) To increase the public standing of dental students within the community.
Constitution
The most recent copy of the ADSA constitution may be found here:
2018 Constitution of Australian Dental Students Association- Amended as of 06.07.2018
History
The ADSA was established in 2009 on the foundations laid down by the Australian Dental Students Convention Committee (ADSCC). The mission of the ADSCC was to bridge the divide between dental students across Australia and this has not changed. The ADSCC hosted its last convention (ADSC) in Perth, and at its conclusion, the ADSA was launched.
The mission of ADSA remains the same as the ADSCC; it’s only through communication, collaboration and “Standing Together” that we will have a coherent national voice. We are the national student body for dental students in Australia and any student at any one of the dental schools across the country can become members of ADSA.
Advocacy
ADSA will make your voice heard!
The ADSA advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students by advocating on behalf of the associations 3,500 dentistry and oral health therapy students. The President leads ADSA’s policy development process in consultation with the Liaison officers from each Dental Student Society and from feedback from students and key stakeholders. These policies are then adopted by ADSAs executive committee and used in campaigns, media statements and in relevant meetings.
We work with organisations with similar goals to advance ADSA’s advocacy such as:
- Australian Dental Association
- National Rural Health Students’ Network
- Australian Medical Students’ Association
- Australasian council of Dental Schools
Do you have a particular issue that you want heard? Get in touch with your University Representative or email [email protected].
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