There are three levels of Membership available:
Amplify Your Voice:
For just $10 a year, as an individual member you can become part of a powerful movement advocating for fair, transparent, and community-led planning in South Australia. Individual Members receive regular updates, early invitations to forums and events, and voting rights at our Annual General Meeting. Whether you’re concerned about overdevelopment, heritage loss, or the lack of local consultation, this is your opportunity to join a united voice for positive change – and help shape the future of your neighbourhood.
Individual Membership includes: Our regular newsletter, connect with other Members (optional – your choice) and priority email access to us for assistance.
Community Backbone:
Is your local residents’ association, action group, or community network fighting to protect what matters in your area? Are you trying to form a group to voice your concerns? A Local Community Group Membership offers you recognition, visibility, and access to expert resources and support through our statewide alliance. With your $95 annual membership, your group joins a growing coalition working to put communities first in planning decisions – and gains a seat at the table when policies are debated and public voices need to be amplified.
Community Backbone Membership includes everything in the Individual Membership, plus a half-day Workshop (the documents can be downloaded for your reference if you are not ready for a workshop), CDA-initiated meetings with stakeholders (where possible), easy access to relevant Government and legislative documents, a Press Release regarding your local issue, media contacts, document templates, CDA representation at meetings, and our ongoing assistance (if required).
Movement Partner:
Businesses that support early community consultation and ethical development practices are invited to stand with us as Organisation Members. For $750 annually, your business will be publicly acknowledged as a supporter of fair and transparent development processes. Ideal for planners, architects, builders, and consultancies who care about community impact, this membership helps you build trust, showcase leadership, and contribute to a better planning future for everyone.
Organisation Membership includes everything in our Local Community Membership, plus: Use of the CDA logo for promotional purposes (once approved), research into your specific issue/s, and collaboration on obtaining successful outcomes for respectful development, considering the housing needs of the population.
Not-for-Profit or Charity:
This membership level is for aligned organisations, such as environmental NGOs, housing advocates, or health bodies that are either not-for-profit or a charity, that believe in the power of grassroots engagement. For just $35 a year, your organisation will be listed as a partner in our mission and included in collaborative initiatives, campaigns, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Together, we can drive long-term systemic reform to planning and development across South Australia.
NFP or Charity Membership includes everything in the Organisation membership.
In addition, we offer key reference documents to Members, including: