Member Discounts and Offers
The Design Institute of Australia's Member Benefits Scheme provides exclusive discounts and special offers from selected partners across the design industry and beyond. Starting with a small collection of partners, we're committed to growing this program to provide increasing value for our members.
Sketchup
Design, communicate & sell your ideas in 3D with SketchUp. Join millions of AEC professionals globally who rely on SketchUp's easy-to-learn tools to move seamlessly from concepts to compelling presentations and documentation. Explore the #1 sales and visualisation tool for designers!
Coupon code: sketchup_dia_10 for 10% discount on SketchUp Annual Subscriptions through SketchUp Australia.
Applies to either SketchUp PRO or SketchUp STUDIO subscriptions.
Offer can be claimed when ordering via the SketchUp Australia Website or by contacting Peter Foldes (peter_foldes@buildingpoint.com.au)
As a DIA Member, this discount can be used again when renewing the subscription
Includes access to in-region technical support: SketchUp Australia
Cannot be applied to an existing subscription.
WOTSO
WOTSO design flexible workspaces that adapt to you. Whether you’re a startup, freelancer, or established business, WOTSO offers premium locations across Australia and New Zealand, combining convenience, modern amenities, and a vibrant community to empower your best work.
Planned Cover
The DIA has an insurance offer with Planned Cover. Planned Cover has been protecting designers for over 30 years: they understand the needs of design businesses and the professional risks you face.
Planned Cover can help you with a wide range of insurances, including Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Travel and Life insurances. They understand that people and business have different needs at different times and can give you advice on how to manage your risk exposure.
Substantial discounts are available to DIA members on your annual insurance premiums:
$100 discount off Professional Indemnity Insurance premium
At least another $50 discount off the premium on every other policy.
Become a Planned Cover client and you will be entitled to:
At least 2 free ‘contract reviews’ for Professional Indemnity Insurance holders, where they will advise members of any uninsured clauses contained within consultancy contracts/agreements
And an array of risk management services and access to legally qualified risk managers.
Visit www.plannedcover.com.au to contact representative in your location and mentioned your DIA membership status.
Aintree Group Legal
The DIA has an obligation-free 30 minute legal consultation service that is available to all DIA Members. The service is provided by the DIA's expert legal advisors Aintree Group Legal.
Aintree Group Legal is an Australian law firm with a considerable depth of experience in servicing the design sector. They have legal skills and experience to take a broad view of your world, looking at all possible relationships and applying relevant solutions to your requirements and situation.
Aintree Group Legal will provide DIA Members with a free half hour consultation.
To identify your legal needs and help you work out your next steps Aintree Group Legal can assist in a wide range of legal services including:
Contracts
Buying/selling a business
Entering into a partnership or joint venture
Licensing and regulation
Terms and conditions
Wills and Estates
Business value and exit strategies
Business Succession Planning
Superannuation
Buying/selling a property
Leasing
Disputes
Debt recovery
Workplace relations and employment
Whether your legal needs are business or personal, Aintree Group Legal has an experienced team of solicitors to help you and will provide you with sound and seamless advice across a range of issues.
To book your free consultation, contact Peter Gandolfo, Director, Aintree Group Legal, quoting the email address associated with your DIA membership.
+614 1931 1171