AACMA Newsletter - 3 May 2024
3 May 2024
This Issue:
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WARNING from the CMBA for Students & Graduates
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CMBA Consultation: Have Your Say on the Proposed Revised Guidelines on Patient Health Records
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AACMAC 2024 Early Bird discounts ending soon! Don’t be one of the few who miss out on the best-rate tickets to this special event!
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Scholarship Opportunity to attend AACMAC 2024: Application closes on May 10th
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Next Wednesday May 8th: Webinar on Employment and Contractors
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‘Practice Essentials’ Webinar Series with Stephen Janz
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Seeking Members for Advisory Committees
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Moving or Adding a New Clinic?
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AACMA Annual General Meeting
WARNING from the CMBA for Students & Graduates
Beware of identity theft – don’t post your registration certificate online
Successfully registering with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the last green light for new graduates starting their career in their chosen profession. It’s an exciting step and one to feel immensely proud of. The temptation might be strong to celebrate by sharing your first registration certificate with the world – but think twice before posting.
Identity theft is rife. Every day, websites pop up selling fake Ahpra certificates of registration based on real ones that graduating practitioners have posted on their social media. Never post your identity documents online. You’ve worked hard to earn your registration; don’t let somebody steal it.
CMBA Consultation: Have Your Say on the Proposed Revised Guidelines on Patient Health Records
The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has opened the public consultation on proposed revised guidelines on patient health records.
The Board is inviting feedback on the proposed revised guidelines that apply to all registered Chinese medicine practitioners.
The Guidelines: patient health records (the guidelines) were first published in 2012 when the profession of Chinese medicine was first regulated under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme). The guidelines were reviewed in 2016 and are now due for review.
The Board has published a consultation paper that sets out the rationale for the changes being considered. This consultation paper includes information on the review and the proposed changes to the current guidelines, along with the draft revised guidelines and supporting documentation. The public consultation documents and information on how to submit a response can be found on the Board’s Current consultations page.
To submit feedback, please provide your comments using the online survey by 5pm (AEST) on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
If you have any queries about the public consultation, the proposed revised guidelines or the online survey, please contact the Board.
AACMAC 2024 Early Bird discounts ending soon! Don’t be one of the few who miss out on the best-rate tickets to this special event!
Be quick to secure your ticket to the must-see one-stop educational event in 2024 - up to 40 hours of quality CPD from live and recorded content by 21 acclaimed international and national speakers, all secured in three days. The best-rate tickets with early bird discounts are ending in 10 days!
Early Bird Registration for AACMAC 2024 will close shortly on 12 May 2024.
Unbeatable value for money
AACMAC 2024 early bird tickets can save you up to $70, the 3-day conference equates to around $14 per CPD per hour. Book now and save!
Unmissable speaker lineup
AACMAC 2024 host an unmissable speaker line-up led by Professor Huang Huang (formost authority in Shang Han Lun) and Dr Poney Chiang (the forefront of using modern science connecting neurophysiology, the classics and acupuncture points). Seize your chance to study direct from some of the best in the world!
From strategies on social media to emotional intelligence in dealing with patients, from neuro-modulatory needling technique to clinical application on commonly used formulas, from cancer survivorship to infertility and miscarriage, there is something for everyone at AACMAC 2024!
Unlimited learning and networking opportunities
If you plan to join AACMAC 2024 in person, get excited for action-packed three days of seminars and workshops, be prepared to participate in inspiring discussions, idea exchange and trade exhibition, pack your dancing shoes as we are going to put on the dancing competition again at the conference dinner!
If you find it hard to get time away this time, have a limited travel budget, struggle to concentrate in lectures, or aren’t a fan of crowded places, our online attendance ticket is tailored for you.
Imagine enjoying up to 40 hours of high-quality CPD (both live and recorded), presented by 21 speakers on a wide range of clinically-relevant topics, all from the comfort of your loungeroom, practice, kitchen, car - anywhere - as well as the added benefit of access to the recordings for up to 3 months post-conference.
There is no limit on you in terms of where and when to join AACMAC 2024, find your best fit way of learning and do it at your own pace.
Book your early bird ticket now to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in this ancient healing art.
Find out more of the full program and our speaker lineup using the buttons below.
Plan your unforgettable experience in Brisbane this August
If you need accommodation for attending AACMAC 2024, please click here to make online booking to discounted accommodation for AACMAC 2024 delegates.
To make a booking over the phone with Pullman & Mercure King George Square, please ring +61 (07) 3222 1177 and quote “Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine”.
For more information on AACMAC 2024, please visit www.aacmac.org.au or email events@acupuncture.org.au
Scholarship Opportunity to attend AACMAC 2024 - Application closes on May 10th
AACMA is very pleased to announce that Yes Chinaherb is offering a scholarship with the purpose of supporting deserving Chinese medicine and acupuncture students and practitioners who are passionate about their career and healing, but who are financially restricted from obtaining the knowledge and experience to be gained from attending AACMAC 2024.
The scholarship is open to AACMA student members, first and second year practitioner AACMA members to assist with registration, travel and accommodation to attend the AACMA Annual Conference (AACMAC) at Pullman Brisbane King George Square on 2-4 August 2024.
The sponsor will provide up to $800 for travel and accommodation to attend AACMAC 2024. AACMA will be providing complimentary full conference registration and a free social function ticket to the successful applicant.
Click here for how to apply. Applications will close 10 May 2024. Seize your chance!
Next Wednesday May 8th - Webinar on Employment and Contractors
Topic: AACMA Webinar with Governology: Employment and Contractors
Date and Time: 7-9pm (AEST), Wednesday 8 May 2024
Presenter: Dominic Cudmore, Principal Lawyer, Governology Pty Ltd
CPD: 2 points (professional issues)
Join us Wednesday evening next week May 8th - Dominic Cudmore, Principal Lawyer with Governology, will provide an overview view of the difference between an employee and an independent contractor.
1. A worker who is employed as an Employee:
- is engaged by an employer under an employment contract (oral or written)
- works under the direction and control of their employer e.g. defined work hours, defined location and direction as to how tasks are performed
- performs their work as a representative of the business that employs them
- enjoys various workplace rights and protections under employment laws including leave entitlements, superannuation, and unfair dismissal protections.
2. A worker who is engaged (not employed) as an Independent Contractor:
- is self-employed i.e. he or she works for themselves
- can provide services to other individuals or businesses
- has a high level of control over their work, including setting his or her own hours, choosing work locations and determining how tasks are done
- bears the financial responsibility and risk related to his or her work
- can work for multiple clients simultaneously
- is not employed by the person/business to which they provide services
- is not entitled to many of the workplace rights accorded to an employee e.g. sick leave, annual leave etc.
In Australia, the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is crucial and has significant legal implications.
Determining whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor depends on several factors including control, financial arrangements and the nature of the working relationship. It is very important to assess these indicators together to make an accurate classification of your workers.
Register now to learn something you might not know very well before!
‘Practice Essentials’ Webinar Series with Stephen Janz
Make sure you sign up for this useful webinar series and participate in the live webinars! It is not only helpful for beginning practitioners, but also useful for established practices to review everything they currently do.
What a bargain for 4 x 1-hour webinars in the series
Bundle price: AACMA Member $85, Student Member FREE, Non Member $170
CPD: 4 professional issues points in total, 1 point per webinar
We think every seminar in this series is irreplaceably important for a healthful practice. For anyone who purchase the series bundle, all past seminar/s in the series will be shared with you in the recording format, so you will not miss out the knowledge and insights from Stephen’s years of experience!
Topics:
- Seminar 1 'Starting a Business'
- Seminar 2 'Keeping out of Trouble: Complying with Policies'
- Seminar 3 'Tips for Patient Management'
- Seminar 4 'Forum on Business and Patient Management Issues'
Dates:
- Seminar 1: Wednesday 3 April 2024 (Completed)
- Seminar 2: Wednesday 24 April 2024 (Completed)
- Seminar 3: Wednesday 5 June 2024
- Seminar 4: TBA
Time: 7-8pm (AEST)
Seeking Members for Advisory Committees
Would you like to contribute to the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking applications from experts in medicine, science and consumer perspectives and issues, to fill upcoming vacancies across seven statutory advisory committees.
Successful applicants will contribute significantly towards the TGA’s regulatory functions by providing independent expert advice on matters across a broad spectrum of issues relating to medicines, medical devices, vaccines, and other products and substances.
Further information about the roles of the committees is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/tga-statutory-advisory-committees
The webinar of 1 May 2024 will also be published shortly on the TGA website, where you can hear first-hand from current committee members who provide their insight into these valuable roles and answer questions from the audience.
To apply, and find out more about the appointment process, go to the Department of Health and Aged Care jobs page. The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on Sunday 26 May 2024.
Enquiries can be made by email to committee.vacancies@health.gov.au
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.
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Medibank only update: deadline Sunday 12 May 2024
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April monthly updates: deadline Thursday 23 May 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.
AACMA Annual General Meeting
Join us for the AGM on May 26 at 3pm AEST.
See how AACMA works for you as a member and for the profession as a whole.
If you didn’t receive an email in the last week to register for the AGM, please contact aacma@acupuncture.org.au so you can be informed and involved in your professional association.
You can also count it as CPD under professional issues.
