As the national deer organisation the DIAA is the focus point for the industry.

It negotiates with Government agencies on many topics vital to the deer industry, including the use of levy funds and development of protocols for the export of venison and velvet. The more deer farmers it represents, the more effective the DIAA becomes.

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES:

•  Unites the deer industry to common goals and objectives, locally and nationally.
•  Provides a national contact point for industry, government, media, international deer associations etc.
•  Provides the opportunity to influence the national development of the industry, eg use of levy funds, development of export protocols for venison and velvet etc.
• Provides direct Canberra representation on all relevant policy issues.
• Provides access to Rural Industry Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) through Advisory and Policy forming committees, influencing levy expenditure. The development of the Four Year Research & Development Plan was a joint RIRDC/DIAA achievement.
• Industry owned and operated Australian Deer Horn & Co-products Pty. Limited (ex Australian Velvet Pools) has seen the returns for velvet increase with each year since its inception.
• DIAA through its new company, Deer Industry Projects & Development, has received Government funds to be applied to targeted industry development. This critical issue is now an established fact.
• Establishment and administration of the National Velvet Accreditation Scheme, in conjunction with the Australian Veterinary Association (the formation of this code has been instrumental in allowing velveting to continue in Australia).
• Participation in the National Residue Testing Scheme (AQIS).
• Implementation of a national 'Quality Assurance' program, which will become essential for market access.
• Every member receives a bi-monthly copy of the Australian Deer Farming Journal with regular contributions from the DIAA President and each State Branch in addition to the latest scientific and research information available.
• The DIAA is a member organisation of the National Farmers Federation.
• The DIAA is an alliance partner to Wesfarmers Federation Insurance.  WFI is one of Australia's leading rural insurance companies
• Telstra discounts are also available to members.
• Access to Branch and General Meetings, with full voting rights.

•  Access to Zone and Branch meetings with committee representatives and other local deer farmers provides the opportunity to raise and discuss problems, access the latest information and generally participate in the direction and benefits of the industry locally and nationally.
Seminars and Field Days are held each year to encourage new entrants into the industry and disseminate the latest information.