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A Positive Step for the Profession: Dental Assistants Award Pay Rate Increases and Updated Classifications April 2026 The recognition of dental assistants through the Fair Work Commission’s review is a significant milestone for the dental industry. It acknowledges the highly skilled and essential work dental assistants perform every day in supporting clinicians, maintaining safety standards […]
Management Update: Why “Read & Sign” Policies Are No Longer Enough. A recent shift in how the Fair Work Commission (FWC) views workplace policies means employers and dental practice managers can no longer rely on a simple “read and sign” acknowledgement to prove employees understand and comply with policies. The Fair Work Commission has clarified […]
Payday Super is Coming Soon What it means — and how dental practice managers can get ready now Australia is moving to Payday Super where super contributions are paid at the same time as wages instead of quarterly. The proposed start is 1 July 2026, so there’s time to prepare — but waiting will make […]
Industry Update: Fair Work Commission Recognises Undervaluation of Dental Assistants. A re-evaluation of classification levels for dental assistants and phases in wage increases coming from 1 April 2026 onward. On 24 December 2025, the Fair Work Commission formally recognised that dental assistants are highly skilled health professionals whose work has been historically undervalued. This recognition […]
📢 Award Wage Increase from 1 July 2025 The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.75% increase to the national minimum wage and all modern awards, including the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020. What this means for dental practices: New award rates apply from Monday, 1 July 2025 All support and professional staff […]
We are delighted to announce Sharon Lee, director of ADAAMA has been invited to speak twice at the upcoming ADA Congress in Perth – 8th to 10th May. Make sure you sign up for the Lunch and Learn session as well as the seminar. Hope to see you there! INVITED SPEAKER