AACMA Newsletter - 5 April 2024
5 April 2024
This Issue:
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AACMAC 2024, ANCIENT in MODERN - Chinese Medicine in the Modern Health Scape
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AACMAC 2024 Full Program & Speaker Line-up!
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Wildlife Protection in TCM Coalition
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Review the ‘Practice Essentials’– A Webinar Series with Stephen Janz for Practice Success
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Recording Access for Purchase! Unmissable Advice on Professional Behaviour
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AACMA Logo and Brands Usage Policy
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Moving or Adding a New Clinic?
AACMAC 2024, ANCIENT in MODERN - Chinese Medicine in the Modern Health Scape
It’s happening again this August 2nd-4th - the largest Chinese medicine conference in the southern hemisphere proudly presented by AACMA.
Another stellar line up of presenters including
- Prof Huang Huang foremost authority on Shang Han Lun formulas
Not just for herbalists and dispensers but also for acupuncturists who prescribe herbal patents.
The information in these lectures (presented in Chinese and English) will only strengthen your knowledge and enhance patient outcomes
- Dr Poney Chiang is at the forefront of using modern science connecting neurophysiology, the classics and acupuncture points.
The essence of ancient in modern, Poney will share his neuro-meridian acupuncture knowledge in the treatment of neuro-muscular pain and neurological conditions
- Matthew Bauer, President and founder of Acupuncture Now Foundation, has been campaigning the benefits of acupuncture for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy since the 1980s.
Affecting millions of people globally and a constant complaint at our clinics, Matthew has 40 years of knowledge and experience to share in treating this condition.
These are just 3 of the exciting speakers we have this year.
Our full program of speakers is below and your opportunity to register at the early bird rate.
This year AACMAC offers the opportunity to register for 1,2 or 3 days and the ability to pay the full 3 day early bird registration fee in instalments before May 12.
AACMAC - an affordable, high quality investment in your professional development
AACMAC 2024 Full Program & Speaker Line-up!
We are thrilled to present you the fascinating AACMAC 2024 speaker line up who will enrich our conference this August!
AACMAC 2024 will be held at Pullman Brisbane King George Square on 2-4 August 2024 and be livestreamed to reach a world-wide audience.
Make your reservations now with the Early Bird Tickets
Comparing to other CPD events by external providers, AACMAC 2024 tickets are heavily subsidised for AACMA members and early bird tickets are now on sale!
Book now and save with the extra saving from early bird rates!
‘Value of money’ choice: 3-day ticket
Best value 3-day ticket: Full access to the whole conference with over 20 CPD to earn and tick off your annual professional development requirement!
In-person or online? We accommodate your either way!
We are proud to provide flexible attendance options – you are welcomed to join the annual gathering in person in the cozy Brisbane winter weather or sit back on the couch to attend via the livestream. We can accommodate you either way. Even joining remotely, you will be facilitated with opportunities to interact, question, and socialise (if you like). For those who have a tight budget on travel and accommodation, or simply wish to stay home to attend, the online livestream tickets will be your best fit!
For more information, please visit www.aacmac.org.au or email events@acupuncture.org.au
Wildlife Protection in TCM Coalition
AACMA is a member of this international coalition which is working to remove endangered species from Chinese herbal medicines and substitute those herbs with suitable replacements. Their new website has been launched with AACMA listed as a coalition member and the sole member for Australia.
The Wildlife Protection in TCM is holding their 2nd conference on April 14th 2024, and AACMA members can register for free.
When registering, choose 2nd Wildlife Protection-No CEUs needed: Free
You will need to enter a phone number and then you will be directed to the payment page which will confirm no fee required.
AEST is 14 hours ahead of the conference time making it 11pm on the East coast and 9pm in WA.
As a result of the varied time zones, practitioners who register for the conference will receive a link to the recording to view at their convenience.
Review the ‘Practice Essentials’– A Webinar Series with Stephen Janz for Practice Success
Seminar 1 of the AACMA ‘Practice Essentials’ webinar series with Stephen Janz took place this Wednesday 3rd April. We have received a huge amount of positive feedback saying the webinar was clear and easy to follow, not only helpful for beginner practitioners, but also useful for established practices to review their established businessnes.
Seminar 2 of the series will happen later in the month on 24th April. Don’t miss the live webinar again, book your seat now!
Get a Bundle Deal for all four 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 vitally important for a healthy practice. Therefore, the price includes access to the event recording. Live attendance is recommended to obtain the practitioner interaction CPD points, however if you cannot attend it live, the replay will be available to watch on a later date.
Topics:
- Seminar 1 'Starting a Business' (COMPLETED)
- 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
- Seminar 3: Wednesday 5 June 2024
- Seminar 4: TBA
Time: 7-8pm (AEST)
Practice success not only lies in great treatment outcomes, but also counts on the attention paid towards the “essentials” in the day-to-day clinic running. The bits and pieces set the tone of your practice and potentially form many of your habits/approaches in practice for a long term.
Alternatively, the individual webinars can be purchased via the links below:
Webinar Series “Practice Essentials” with Stephen Janz: Seminar 2 ‘Keeping out of Trouble: Complying the Policies’
*Seminar 3 & 4 registrations will open closer to the event dates.
Recording Access for Purchase! Unmissable Advice on Professional Behaviour from Guild Insurance’s Risk Services Manager
Our webinar with Christie Boucher, Risk Services Manager from Guild Insurance on 13th March was sensational and has received many positive feedback. According to the webinar attendees, Christie’s sharing was very informative and super helpful from a perspective that supports practitioners and helps to reduce the likelihood of facing complaints and allegations.
A recording of the event is now available for purchase – yes, this is your second chance to all the valuable information if you miss the live webinar.
AACMA Webinar with Guild Insurance: Professional Behaviour – what’s expected of you
Presenter: Christie Boucher, Risk Services Manager (Guild Insurance)
CPD: 1 point (professional issues)
Recording Ticket: Member $25, Student Member FREE, Non-member $50
Ask someone who attended, they will tell you not to miss again!
READ MORE & PURCHASE RECORDING ACCESS
AACMA Logo and Brands Usage Policy
AACMA members can access the AACMA Logo and Brands Usage Policy here. The document is designed as a guide for AACMA members on how to use the Association’s logo and branding, it can also be found on the AACMA website.
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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Medi Bank only update: deadline Sunday 7 April 2024
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April monthly updates: deadline Thursday 18 April 2024
BUPA & NIB – only allow four practice locations, if you are wanting to add a fifth location the health funds require prior written approval. Please provide AACMA the reason why and how you can manage five or more locations.
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.
