AACMA Newsletter - 16 November 2024

16 November 2024

 

This Issue:

• World Acupuncture Day: 16^th November

• Congratulations Student Member Graduates!

• Renew Your 2025 AACMA Membership

• Endeavour - Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) Qualification

• Mark Your Calendars for AACMAC 2025: July 25-27, Sofitel Brisbane Central!

• 1st Asia-Pacific Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine: 23 November 2024

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reminder & CPD Resources

• Moving or Adding a New Clinic?

 

World Acupuncture Day: 16^th November

AACMA is a sponsoring collaborator with our sister associations around the world. Please sign the Change.org petition to Google requesting that the Google Doodle be changed to mark World Acupuncture Day. Share the link to collect signatures!

https://www.change.org/p/change-google-doodle-on-world-acupuncture-awareness-day-november-16th/psf/share share=1&short_display_name=Waveny&source_location=petition_page

Let’s promote our proud profession to the world.

SIGN THE PETITION

 

Congratulations Student Member Graduates!

Congratulations to our student members who have successfully completed their 4 years of study in Chinese medicine.

We welcome you to the profession and wish you every success in your career and practice.

AACMA is here to support and guide you to help you achieve your career goals.

The AACMA membership team are ready to guide you through the CMBA registration process, provide information regarding professional indemnity and public liability insurances at specially discounted rates for AACMA members with Guild Insurance and convert your student membership to full practicing membership at reduced rates for new graduates.

Join the AACMA community which is the largest professional association of registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Australia.

membership@acupuncture.org.au

adminmembership@acupuncture.org.au

 

Renew Your 2025 AACMA Membership

Members without Annual Direct Debit 
To get your 10% discount by paying in full before November 30^th 2024, please click the “Renew Membership” button on https://acupuncture.org.au/members/mymembership and start your renewal process.

Financial Assistance
If you under financial stress, please talk to a team member as AACMA has options that may be of assistance. AACMA also offers post-payment plans for your consideration. Please complete the form and send it to accounts@acupuncture.org.au.

Membership Hub
You can now manage your membership, view invoices, update details and access important information by using our Membership Hub. From the AACMA website, just click on “Login” and follow the onscreen prompts. For a first time login, please click the ‘Forgotten Password’ button to set up a password. Username is your email address on AACMA’s record.

General Queries
If you like any assistance or have questions about any of the above issues, please contact us on 07 3457 1800 or email aacma@acupuncture.org.au

Important Documents
Being a member of AACMA means adhering to certain standards, codes and regulations. For your information here are some of them;

• AACMA Code of Conduct
• AACMA Constitution 
• AACMA Privacy Policy

 

Endeavour - Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) Qualification

Attention members,

Bupa have recently approved the Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) for provider recognition, CBHS and Australian Unity also do.

Please note not all health funds recognise this course we are currently working with them to do so.

If you have gained the Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage) qualification from Endeavour, please email certified copies of.

• Award/Graduate certificate
• Academic Transcripts

Please don’t hesitate to contact the membership team if you have any questions regarding the above on 07 3457 1800 or membership@acupuncture.org.au  

 

Mark Your Calendars for AACMAC 2025: July 25-27, Sofitel Brisbane Central!

We are delighted to announce that our annual conference, AACMAC, will once again take place in Brisbane – the dynamic future host of the Olympics – from 25 to 27 July 2025, following another hugely successful event earlier this year.

This year’s venue, Sofitel Brisbane Central, offers 5-star luxury in the heart of the city, surrounded by must-visit restaurants, attractions, and shopping districts, with seamless access to Brisbane Airport via the Air Train.

Interested in presenting at AACMAC 2025? Stay tuned – our call for abstracts will open soon!

 

1st Asia-Pacific Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine: 23 November 2024

To celebrate 10 years of collaboration between Western Sydney University and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the Western Sydney University‘s Chinese Medicine Centre to host the inaugural International Communication of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1ST Asia-Pacific Forum on November 23^rd 2024.

This forum celebrates CMC's achievements and offers a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking within the global TCM community. It brings together renowned practitioners, researchers, industry leaders, university leaders, and government officials to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and future directions of TCM. The event features a distinguished panel of speakers, each offering unique insights into various facets of TCM practice and research.

Confirmed speakers:

• Professor Huang Huang, world renowned and one of China’s foremost experts in the use of formulas from Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue in the treatment of difficult-to-treat disease will be presenting “From Ancient Formulas to Modern Solutions”
   
• Dr John McDonald, will be presenting “Acupuncture is point specific”
   
• Professor Shi Xinde, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences presenting “The Three Character Classic for Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis” 
   
• Waveny Holland, President of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Healing Across Borders: “Cultural Harmony in Health: A Thriving TCM Clinic Serving All” 

Event Details

• Date: 23 November 2024
• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• CPD: 7 points
• Location: State Library of NSW
• Registration by: 17 November 2024
  ​​​
• Fees:
  • Regular (In person): $200
  • Western & BUCM Alumni: $150
  • Online Participation: $260

REGISTER NOW

For all inquiries, please contact Xiangxu (Johnny) xiangxu.zeng@westernsydney.edu.au

The awards ceremony for the First International Bilingual TCM Short Video Competition will also be announced at this event.

The forum also includes a special session on global TCM communication in the modern era, which will explore new trends and opportunities in the field, helping attendees plan their future careers in the growing world of integrative medicine.

To be part of these celebrations while earning CPD points, register now for in person or online attendance.

 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reminder & CPD Resources

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.

Need more CPD points? Make the most of the CPD resources on AACMA Membership Portal

We have a range of free and low-cost recordings of AACMA webinars on the membership portal to assist with members’ continuing professional development. Simply log in as a member on www.acupuncture.org.au and click “CPD that may interest you - view all” on your dashboard, then scroll down to find the AACMA CPD recordings to watch and purchase.

 

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 10 November 2024 

• November monthly updates: deadline Thursday 21 November 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.

 

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