AACMA Newsletter - 12 July 2024

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12 July 2024

This Issue:

Vale Emeritus Professor Stephen P Myers
Media Release from the CMBA
Invitation from the CMBA
Final Weeks to Book Yourself a Ticket to AACMAC 2024!
Transport Health Merge
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reminder
Beyondblue Sleep and Mental Health Webinar
Moving or Adding a New Clinic?

Vale Emeritus Professor Stephen P Myers

On 27^th June, 2024 Emeritus Professor Stephen P Myers passed away in Lismore Base Hospital. Rest in peace after a life well-lived.

I first met Stephen when we we were both lecturing at the NSW College of Natural Therapies in Sydney, Stephen in the Department of Naturopathy and myself in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We later became Deans of these respective faculties, or as Stephen, with his typical humour, referred to us as the “Co-Deans”.

Stephen studied Medicine at the University of Newcastle and subsequently completed his PhD in Pharmacology, investigating the anti-coagulant effects of garlic extract.

Stephen became Head of the School of Natural and Complementary Medicine at Southern Cross University between 1995 and 2001, where he also founded Australia’s first Research Centre for Naturopathic and Complementary Medicine. Stephen was also an Adjunct Professor and researcher at the National Institute for Complementary Medicine (NICM).

Stephen was an untiring advocate for Complementary Medicine, sitting on numerous government and World Health Organisation committees, and also engaging in very well-informed articulate debate with some of Complementary Medicine’s critics.

What members of the Chinese Medicine community will probably remember Stephen for principally was the landmark report he co-authored with Alan Bensoussan, “Towards a Safer Choice: The Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Australia”. This report, commissioned by the Victorian Department of Human Services, The New South Wales Department of Health and the Queensland Department of Health, was a very significant milestone along the path to registration of Chinese Medicine in Victoria, and subsequently national registration.

While Stephen will be greatly missed by friends, family and colleagues, Stephens’ legacy to Complementary and Integrative Medicine will continue to resonate for many years to come.

Dr John McDonald, PhD.

Media Release from the CMBA

A series of changes to the National Law came into effect on July 1^st including new powers to prevent unregistered practitioners from treating patients and making it possible for a practitioner’s alternative name to be listed on the register alongside their legal name.

The new changes complete a series of reforms to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law agreed by all health ministers aimed at strengthening public protection and improving the operation of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

You can read more about the new changes in the attached media release, as well as find information about all the changes over the past two years at the National Law Amendments page.

NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENTS PAGE

Invitation from the CMBA

The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (the Board) has today sent invitations to all registered Chinese medicine practitioners and students inviting them to attend a webinar held by the Board Chair and members of the Regulatory Experience and Engagement team and Notifications, Ahpra on Thursday 18 July 2024 at 6pm AEST. The Board extends this invitation to stakeholders and professional associations.

The Board asks you to encourage your registered Chinese medicine practitioner members to attend this webinar, particularly as it provides an opportunity for practitioners to meet the Board Chair, Regulatory Experience and Engagement team and Notifications team to talk about what Ahpra’s Expert Advisory Group found out about practitioner distress during the notification process, and some ways that we are responding.

Practitioners who register and who log in to the webinar can count the webinar as CPD and should include and document their reflections and connected learning goals in their CPD portfolio.

CPD certificates will be issued to practitioners who log in and remain logged into the entire webinar.

Date: Thursday 18 July 2024
Venue: via Zoom webinar
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm AEST

Places are limited, so register as soon as you can to avoid missing out. Don’t forget to add the webinar link to your calendars and note down the passcode so you can join in on the day.

For those unable to attend, the Board will be recording the webinar and a recording will be available on the board’s website after the event.

Final Weeks to Book Yourself a Ticket to AACMAC 2024!

AACMAC 2024 is fast approaching, it's less than one month to go till we all meet!

You have only until July 19 to register for in person attendance

You have only until July 26 to register for online attendance

Be part of a transformative experience that will deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and inspire your practice -

AACMAC 2024 offers invaluable insights and practical tips to take back for your practice and business. Whether you are a seasoned presenter or new to the stage, you will gain the skills and confidence to help and impress your patients.

Secure your spot now and elevate your practice to new heights!

From a thought-provoking seminar you’ve been wanting, to a workshop of techniques we could use immediately in clinic, a conference dinner to unwind your night, or the trade exhibits of the newest books, herbs, clinic tools, and equipment, you can find them all at AACMAC 2024.

Join us from the 2nd to the 4th August 2024, in person or live streamed online, the whole program or selected days of your interested speakers/topics, discover here our ticket options and find your best fit!

Top 10 Reasons to Attend AACMAC 2024:

Learn from Experts: Gain insights from 21 renowned experts covering a wide range of clinically-relevant topics to enhance your practice and patient care.
Exceed CPD Goals: Easily surpass your annual CPD requirements with up to 40 CPD points of live and recorded content available over three days.
Latest Tools and Resources: Explore trade exhibits showcasing the newest books, herbs, clinic tools, and equipment.
Global Networking: Connect with peers and industry leaders from around the world.
Celebratory Dinner: Party with you peers at AACMAC in Brisbane! Enjoy the Hall of Fame Awards with a three-course dinner, drinks, live music and dance floor.
Special Hotel Discounts: Benefit from exclusive AACMAC rates at the Pullman & Mercure Brisbane King George Square.
Flexible Attendance Options: Attend in-person or virtually with live streaming options.
Extended Access: Get three months post-conference access to all session recordings. Take control of your learning at your own pace.
Educational Materials: Access downloadable slides, notes, and handouts from the speakers.
Hybrid Event: Experience the flexibility of a hybrid format, allowing you to learn and interact in the way that suits you best.

VIEW SPEAKER LINE-UP

VIEW CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Experience the Best of Brisbane

Brisbane Dining

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK IN BRISBANE | VISIT BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Brisbane Activities

You may wish to attend (or arrive earlier/ stay on) include:

Iris van Herpen exhibition at QAGOMA.

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical at QPAC

Museums and galleries in the city

Walking tours: there are a number of tours provided by Brisbane Greeters, Museum of Brisbane and even the Powerhouse. Each tour provides a different aspect of Brisbane including history, art, architecture and places of interest.

BlackCard also offer First Nations cultural tours around Meanjin (Brisbane city).

Story Bridge Adventure climb offer a number of different climb tours, appropriate for all ages and also offer extras for the adrenaline junkies.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is also very popular, and is a self-directed visit with bookings needed for koala experiences.

Tangalooma Island Resort is a great visit any time of year as it offers a wide range of activities.

For the nature lovers, there is the Botanical Gardens, Mt Cootha and the Planetarium and the eco tour suggestions below.

Here are links to a number of blogs / articles available on our Visit Brisbane website which has curated the best of Brisbane:

The Best Activities and Entertainment in Brisbane City - Visit Brisbane
Guide to Brisbane City
Whale Watching is always popular during this time too.
The Best Eco Tours in Brisbane - Visit Brisbane

AACMAC really is a quality educational, professional and social event for all Chinese medicine practitioners!

Transport Health Merge

As of the 30 June 2024 all Transport Health members have moved over to RT Health. This means all transport health membership cards have now become redundant and have expired.

Claims will not be paid if members attempt to use these cards.

Members have been notified of this change in advance and have been issued with a new RT Health card so can continue to claim without interruptions.

For any queries contact the RT Health contact centre on 1300 886 123 – there is a provider option to select.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reminder

What are the requirements?

Complete a minimum of 20 hours (points) consisting of:

5 points (minimum) in an interactive setting with other practitioners
4 points related to professional issues (non-clinical issues)
Outline of your Learning Goals / Objectives and Actual Outcomes
Reflection on each activity, how it improved your skills / practice
New graduates must complete a minimum of five (5) points for every three (3) months registration remaining.

When does the CPD year start and when is it due?

The CPD year is from 1^st December to 30^th November as per your CMBA/AHPRA registration year.

AACMA requires members to email their completed CPD cards by November 30^th each year to ensure compliance with CMBA and Health Funds.

To download the CPD form click on the following link CPD Record Card or email aacma@acupuncture.org.au

For further information please refer to AHPRA’s Continuing Professional Development Guidelines and the CMBA Registration Standards

If you haven’t planned your CPD or you need some extra points, book yourself in to our Annual Conference (AACMAC 2024), there is a variety of options available.

You have only until July 19 to register for in person attendance

You have only until July 26 to register for online attendance

Beyondblue Sleep and Mental Health Webinar

Difficulty sleeping is a common problem affecting about 40% of all Australians.

It can really impact our day-to-day lives, from how we interact with people, how we think and feel, to our productivity at work or school.

Sleep problems can also greatly affect our mental health, in fact sleep and mental health are two sides of the same coin, both influencing each other.

Beyond Blue’s sleep webinar is designed to offer practical solutions to help you sleep better and improve your overall mental health and wellbeing.

Moving or Adding a New Clinic?

Please contact our membership team with your new clinic details by email at aacma@acupuncture.org.au so they can apply to the health funds for new provider numbers.

Medibank only update: deadline Sunday 7 July 2024
July monthly updates: deadline Thursday 18 July 2024

Ceased practicing at a clinic, please provide the address and the ceased date so we can advise the health funds to remove your details.

To check your workplace details or membership go to our website https://www.acupuncture.org.au/ then

Go to ‘Login’ at the top right-hand corner then
Click ‘Member Login’ to log into the website your Username is your email address on AACMA’s record and the password you created.
For the first time login, please click the ‘Forgotten Password’ button to set up a password.

If you have issues logging in or setting up a password, please don’t hesitate to contact the membership team 07 3457 1800 we are happy to assist you.