AACMA Newsletter - 4 July 2025
4 July 2025
This Issue:
- Reconnect, Learn, and Grow: Final Weeks to Book AACMAC 2025!
- Publication of Revised Guidelines on Patient Health Records
- Vale: Derek High
- Stay Current with Professional Issues: Watch On-Demand Webinars Anytime
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Moving or Adding a New Clinic?
Reconnect, Learn, and Grow: Final Weeks to Book AACMAC 2025!
AACMAC 2025 is fast approaching, it's 3 weeks to go till we all meet!
You have only until July 11 to register for IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
BOOK YOUR IN-PERSON TICKET NOW!
You have only until July 18 to register for ONLINE ATTENDANCE
Be part of a transformative experience that will deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and inspire your practice -
AACMAC 2025 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 2025.
Join us from the 25th to the 27th July 2025, in person or live streamed online, the whole program or selected days of your interested speakers/topics, view our ticket options and find your best fit!
Top 10 Reasons to Attend AACMAC 2025:
- Learn from Experts
Gain insights from 24 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 34 CPD points of live and recorded content available over three days.
- Hands-on opportunities
Enjoy demonstrations from speakers and guided practice sessions with the keynote speakers.
- 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! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the conference and enjoy the Hall of Fame Awards with a three-course dinner, drinks, live music and dance floor (pre-registration required).
- 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.
AACMAC 2025 really is a quality educational, professional and social event for all Chinese medicine practitioners!
Publication of Revised Guidelines on Patient Health Records
AACMA recently received a letter from the Chair of Chinese Medicine Board of Australia regarding the publication of revised Guidelines on patient health records. Members please Click Here to read the full letter for details.
Vale: Derek High
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Derek High, a highly respected and much-loved Chinese Medicine practitioner, lecturer, and clinical supervisor.
Derek was a remarkable fountain of knowledge, whose generosity in sharing his expertise left a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues. Since beginning his teaching at SSNT in 2003, Derek taught across a wide range of subjects, always bringing depth, warmth, and insight to the classroom and clinic. He challenged and inspired students to become the best practitioners they could be, and his collegiality and passion for Chinese Medicine were evident in all that he did.
Derek’s presence will be missed beyond words. Like many other valued members of our profession who are no longer with us, we honour his legacy and express our heartfelt gratitude for the contributions he made to his patients, to education, and to the wider Chinese Medicine community.
We send our sincere condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Stay Current with Professional Issues: Watch On-Demand Webinars Anytime
Under the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines, practitioners are required to complete at least four CPD points each year in professional issues.
Just as clinical skills need regular refinement, staying informed on professional matters is essential for maintaining a safe, ethical, and compliant practice. Topics in this area include ethics, communication, boundaries, advertising, infection control, patient confidentiality, new standards, privacy regulations, and complaint management, among others.
Since many of these areas aren't covered in TCM training, AACMA has put together and recorded several webinars focused specifically on professional issues. Whether you're just starting out or want to brush up on key concepts, these webinars are a flexible and accessible way to meet your CPD requirements - at your own pace.
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.
Health fund deadlines to be aware of
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Medibank only: Sunday 13 July 2025
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All health funds including Medibank: Thursday 24 July 2025
Details required when Adding an Additional Clinic:
If you miss the above deadlines, please refer to the below:
Reporting Cycle for Health Funds
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.
