DAMA Australia

ABN 43 094 970 493 and ACN 094 970 493

Australia's peak professional body for data and information management practitioners

DAMA (Data Management Association) is a vendor independent, not for profit professional association of data and information management practitioners. Its primary objective is to "promote the understanding and practice of managing information and data as key business assets". There are more than 40 DAMA chapters world-wide, with an International Conference being held every year.

DAMA has been in operation in Australia for since the mid 1980s with active DAMA chapters in Sydney,  Melbourne and Canberra. Each state chapter meets on a regular basis, providing a forum for data industry professionals from private enterprise, all levels of government and educational institutions, to hear guest speakers, network, and exchange ideas.

DAMA Australia holds a national conference each year, alternatively in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. These conferences bring together specialists from all areas of data and information management. You can meet fellow professionals, building valuable informal contacts.

Membership to DAMA Australia is available for corporations, individuals, students and affiliates.

Member Benefits

• Free attendance at bi-monthly meetings at any of the DAMA Australia chapters.
• Subsidised registration at workshops and seminars featuring recognised international speakers. DAMA Australia aims to bring at least two international speakers to Australia each year.
• Subsidised registration at the annual DAMA Australia conference.

If you would like to find out more about DAMA Australia and events scheduled for the coming year, contact you nearest DAMA chapter.

Contacts: 

Canberra: Andy Peyton, E-mail:

Sydney: Navin Mathur, E-mail: navinmathur@optusnet.com.au

Melbourne: Tom Sutherland, E-mail: Tom.Sutherland@dhs.vic.gov.au

About DAMA: 

OUR MISSION

DAMA Australia is dedicated to furthering the understanding of the field of Data and Information Management through providing and supporting an open forum addressing issues related to this field.

OUR OBJECTIVES

1. Promote the understanding and practice of managing data and information as key enterprise assets.
2. To help data and information management practitioners become more knowledgeable and skilled in their profession.
3. Provide a forum for exchange of information, problems, ideas, experiences, resources, and questions.
4. Sponsor conferences, workshops and special interest groups to further the purpose of the organisation.
5. Influence Government and academia regarding data and information management practices.
6. Provide a central repository for information relevant to the organisation.
7. Form alliances with other organisations with the similar principles.

OUR STRUCTURE

DAMA Australia is an Australian company made up of state based branches. The organisation is governed at the national level by a National Executive made up of chapter representatives. Each chapter has its own committee responsible for local events.

DAMA Australia is part of the worldwide network of more than 60 DAMA chapters which form DAMA International.

OUR CODE OF ETHICS

In order that DAMA Australia may better achieve its purpose, the following Code of Ethics is adopted and applies to all DAMA Australia members, member representatives, and attendees. All such persons should strive to adhere to this code in the areas of personal conduct and professionalism. Members must:

PERSONAL CONDUCT

1. Abide by the By-Laws and Articles of Association of DAMA Australia
2. Honour the proprietary rights of their employers, DAMA Australia, DAMA International, or any other person or organisation.
3. Perform activities with integrity and fairness.
4. Respect the rights of all individuals.

PROFESSIONALISM

5. NOT engage in any sales activity, including direct or indirect solicitation, or conduct any other activity contrary to the purposes or policies of DAMA.
6. NOT distribute materials or post displays of any kind at the DAMA activities without the prior approval of the Committee.
7. NOT engage in any form of personnel recruiting at or using DAMA facilities or resources.
8. NOT use the DAMA's name, developed materials, displays, symbols, or membership lists or any part thereof except in the conduct of DAMA business as determined by the Committee.
9. NOT use recording devices to record a DAMA presentation without the prior permission of the speaker.
10. NOT accept any discount or gift for personal gain to the detriment of DAMA's reputation.

MEMBERSHIP

The requirement for membership is an active interest in data and information management practices, products or technology, either as a user or a potential user.

Membership is managed at the National level with members selecting their own home chapter. Application forms are available from your local chapter or online from the Internet.

MEMBERSHIP TYPE

1. Corporate - Membership by a company, corporation, government agency or educational institution. Corporate membership is not held by particular individuals. Each corporate member designates one member to be its primary representative, and up to four other interested employees to be recorded in the DAMA Australia member register.
2. Individual - Membership for a specific individual.
3. Student - Individuals undertaking full-time studies in related fields.
4. Affiliate - Membership for a specific individual residing remotely from the chapter city, thereby preventing attendance at regular meetings.

RECIPROCAL RIGHTS

Members may attend events of Australian chapters other than their home chapter and will be afforded the same as home chapter members.