Joining NAMDS

Accreditation to RACGP Standards
Meet the NAMDS Definition of a Medical Deputising Service
Submit a written application for membership as a Medical Deputising Service, with the applicable fee and required documentation.
Affiliate membership is available for organisations that do not meet the NAMDS Definition of a Medical Deputising Service. Affiliate members do not have voting rights.

MDS applicant provides the Secretary* with a written application accompanied by required attachments and entry fee.
The Board will consider an application within 14 days of its receipt by the Secretary.
MDS applicant will receive formal notification from the Board within 14 days of the membership decision.
Approval by the Board and membership ratification is subject to receipt from the MDS applicant of the annual subscription fee.

Fees (including GST) All Fees subject to annual CPI Increase.
Entry fee payable upon application	$2500.00 small MDS $5000.00 large MDS
Affiliate membership application	$250.00
First annual membership fee is payable upon application and thereafter annually on the 30th day of June each year.
Annual fee for an MDS	$2500.00
Annual fee for Affiliate membership	$300.00
A member admitted after the 1st day of August in each year shall pay the proportion of the annual subscription remaining for the period calculated to the nearest month.
Dues and levies will apply and the annual membership fee will be amended from time to time in accordance with the processes provided by the Articles of Association.