Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association

Become a Qualified Member

AACMA provides professional support and valuable benefits for all members who are qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners.

AACMA is the peak membership organisation for your profession and accredits and represents qualified practitioners of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, TCM remedial massage and Chinese herbal dispensing. We offer a range of membership options to suit your particular circumstances.

What are the benefits to becoming a qualified AACMA member?

A broad range of services and suport are available to our qualified members including:

Regular communication about industry developments that will impact on you as a practitioner

Our members can access a range of benefits, such as:

Fortnightly eNews
Bi-Annual Jing-Luo Magazine
Updates on events

Free or discounted member rates for important industry events

AACMA State Committee events held in every state and territory, except Tasmania, provide valuable professional development and networking opportunities
Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Annual Conference includes highly regarded international and national speakers.

Expert assistance when you commence as a qualified practitioner, including:

Industry-specific information, advice, support and resources
Listing with the AACMA Practitioner Referral Service
AACMA-branded practice tools, including brochures and display materials
Access to AACMA’s professional indemnity insurance cover from Guild Insurance

Ongoing professional support, including:

Access to professional development opportunities
Advocacy to government bodies and industry organisations
Rapid response to negative media, and promotion of positive media
Invaluable networking and collaboration opportunities

Discounts on professional and promotional expenses, including:

Discounted first-year membership fee
Discounted fees for AACMA members for professional indemnity insurance from Guild Insurance

Opportunities to further support the profession through Australia’s only mentoring program for Chinese medicine practitioners

Share your expertise and experience to help support and guide Chinese medicine students in their final year of study or during their first year after graduation. Find out more about our mentoring program.

Membership packages and prices

We offer a range of membership options for qualified practitioners:

Membership Type	Standard Fee
Practising *	$550
Associate Member *	$300
Non-Practising *	$140
Student **	FREE

* Application fee may apply

**Conditions apply for Students – participate in an Acupuncture/TCM recognised course

Graduate options

Are you a recent graduate? AACMA currently offers recent graduates a progressive pricing plan to assist with membership payments (The application fee can be waived if you are a current AACMA student member).

Under our new graduate program scheme, first year graduates receive a discounted rate. To receive the 2nd and 3rd year rates you must join as a 1st year graduate.

Membership Type	Standard Fee
1st year graduate	$120
2nd year graduate	$175
3rd year graduate	$250

*Application fee may apply

AACMA student members (application fee waived)

*** Discounted fees are available for the second year of membership

How to apply

To become a qualified AACMA member, please complete the form online. Alternatively download and complete the application form and mail it to us at Suite 1, 1990 Logan Road, UPPER MOUNT GRAVATT, QLD 4122 or email it to membership@acupuncture.org.au, together with all the required documents specified in the form.

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