AACMA Newsletter - 7 February 2025
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7 February 2025
This Issue:
Happy Lunar New Year!
To all our members, our industry suppliers and our national office staff, the AACMA Board wish you and your families good health and success in a year filled with opportunities. Happy Lunar New Year!
Medicare Update
The Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) is currently reviewing the Medicare Benefits schedule including a review of allied health services accessible under MBS Chronic Disease Management arrangements. As part of this review, the Working Group is considering if the list of eligible individual allied health providers for CDM should be expanded. MRAC is an independent, clinician and consumer-led committee established to advise Government, as part of the MBS Continuous Review, on publicly funded services listed on the MBS. AACMA made a submission to the Working Committee outlining the treatment benefits and cost effectiveness of acupuncture in particular for pain relief and for mental health disorders. As a result, AACMA has been added to the stakeholder consultation list for this review. Members will be kept informed of any developments or progress in this continuing campaign for inclusion into the Chronic Disease Management.
Coalition for World Wildlife Protection in TCM: 3rd International Conference
The Coalition for World Wildlife Protection in TCM is holding its 3rd international conference in Vietnam on May 18th this year. AACMA is a member of this organisation which promotes the use of plant based medicinals as substitutes for herbs from endangered animal species. The theme of the conference is “Scientific Developments and Alternative Treatments”. Leading researchers, practitioners and herbal medicine manufacturers/distributors will be presenting information on the issues related to using ethically and ecologically sourced medicinals that aren’t endangering the lives of threatened species. Registration and conference details will be announced soon and AACMA will provide members with this information when it is released.
The AACMAC 2025 Super Early Bird Sale is Coming Soon!
Empowering clinical practice: Enhancing patient outcomes - that’s the theme for AACMAC 2025 which will be held 25-27 July at the Sofitel Brisbane Central. Get ready! A Flash Sale at Super Early Bird Rates for AACMAC 2025 is just around the corner. For two weeks only, from 17 February to 2 March, you can secure your spot at the largest TCM conference in the Southern Hemisphere with an exclusive 20% discount on full-price regular tickets. This is your chance to save big while locking in your place at the must-attend event of the year for TCM professionals. Stay tuned—more details coming soon!
Interested in presenting at AACMAC 2025? Submit an abstract now! Download the abstract submission form below and submit your abstract by returning the completed copy to events@acupuncture.org.au Please submit your abstract for consideration no later than 28th February 2025.
DOWNLOAD ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
AACMAC 2025 theme is Empowering clinical practice: Enhancing patient outcomes
This theme will cover any of the CM modalities acupuncture, herbs, tui na/bodywork-gua sha cupping, Qi gong/Tai chi, dietetics plus also research that shows improved clinical outcomes for patients from the various studies.
Secure the best-rate onsite accommodation for your stay
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. Discounted accommodation is now available for AACMAC 2025 delegates via our exclusive link, check the best rates here and secure the room for your AACMAC attendance!
EXCLUSIVE DELEGATE ACCOMODATION LINK
Update from Doctor’s Health Fund
As of 15 January 2025, Doctor's Health Fund will be using the ARHG Accredited Ancillary Provider list for Remedial Therapists. Please visit the ARHG ancillary provider accreditation service for detailed information on how you can become an accredited provider. If you have any further enquiries, please contact Doctors Health Fund on 1800 226 126.
Health Sector Women’s Leadership Scholarship: Apply Now
HEALTH SECTOR WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS Available Now: Partial scholarships for women in the Health Industry ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs. These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their impact at work, progress their career, and step into leadership roles. Registrations of interest close on Friday 28 March 2025.
2025 TIMA Global Forum
A Buddhist Compassion and Relief Foundation founded by Dharma Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan in 1966 is a global charitable foundation that delivers free or low-cost health care to the needy, refugees and homeless. Each year Tzu Chi has a forum, and this year Brisbane hosts this global event. It’s a 3-day event from 28 February to 2 March, with Chinese Medicine sessions on the afternoon of first day (5.5 CPD in total from the first day program). AACMA members can enter the discount code "25TIMATCM" at check out to get $200 off the ticket "28/02/2025 Traditional Chinese Medicine - One Day Pass (Full Fee)". More details are available at website link bellow.
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.
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
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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