The ADSA executive has been working hard to expand the advocacy arm of the association. We have developed a draft policy advocating for an increase in funding to dental schools around Australia.
ADSAs position statement is “that the Federal Governments base funding to dental programs should increase to alleviate the huge financial pressures dental schools and students face. Dental education costs need to be addressed by the Federal Government to ensure that dental students receive a quality education”.
This policy has provisional support from the ADSA committee, ADSA liaison officers, the ADA and we are waiting to hear back from other key stakeholders. The draft policy is up here for members to look at, and members have been asked by their Universities’ liaison officers for feedback about the policy. Any feedback or questions about the funding policy can be sent to president@adsa.org