The GDAA was established in December 1999 and comprises Corporate Members from game development companies and educational institutions, Associate Corporate Members (in service sectors that support the industry), individuals and students.

Current membership includes companies from all over Australia and the United States and comprises the majority of Australian game developers.

The main purpose of the GDAA is to increase the profile of the Australian electronic game industry both domestically and internationally in order to:

• Promote the growth of the game industry within Australia
• Represent the interests of GDAA members
• Attract capital and publishers from offshore and increase local investment
• Retain and attract talent that exists in our local industry
• Promote a sense of community within the industry.