The MAA are calling on members to assist in providing input into three current University research projects.
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University are conducting a world-first study examining the clinical, academic and regulatory environments of the Massage Therapy profession in order to understand its readiness for evidence-based practice (EBP). The insights gained from this research will help inform the prioritisation, design and application of relevant initiatives to aid the delivery of best practice care in Massage Therapy, and in turn, improve the quality of care in Massage Therapy.
If you would like to participate in this study, please click on the link below:
University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle’s research will examine Traditional, Complementary and/or Alternative Medicine as a means of supporting mental or psychological wellbeing. The use and practice of Traditional, Complementary and/or Alternative Medicine to support mental or psychological wellbeing is a potentially widespread phenomenon about which little is currently known. This research project aims to address this knowledge gap. The University is seeking people who both practice and use Traditional, Complementary and/or Alternative Medicine to support their own mental wellbeing.
Direct weblinks to the online surveys can be found below:
Further information about this study can be found on the Link Tree Information Hub, below:
University of Melbourne
National study investigating appetite for greater use of the complementary medicine workforce in the Australian healthcare system.
Australians aged 18 years and over are invited. Experience with traditional or complementary medicine is not required. We’re seeking views of the general public, health care providers (including traditional, complementary and integrative), administrators, policy-developers and healthcare related academics.
More information can be downloaded from the first page of the survey:
Researchers: Dr Rachel Canaway BHSc(Naturopathy), PhD Department of General Practice & Primary Care, The University of Melbourne, with Elle Jeyasingham University of Melbourne (Honours student), A/Prof Phyllis Lau Chan University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University, A/Prof Carolyn Ee NICM Western Sydney University.
Page updated by Admin 25/07/2024
Health Fund Providers Reminder
The following is not a NEW Requirement but a reminder to remain compliant with Provider Health Fund Agreements.
Providers who allow their Insurance, First Aid, Accredited Fit and Proper Person Stat Dec, All Member Police Check (NPC), Working With Children/Vulnerable Persons Check (WWCC/WWVP), CPD/E Points and/or Member Subscriptions lapse, may have their Provider status suspended without notice by the Health Funds until their files are made compliant with Health Fund requirements. Provider numbers can take up to 12 weeks to be restored. To avoid disruption to your business, please renew on or before Renewal Dates. Remember to send in copies of evidence of renewal to the office@maa.org.au so records can be updated.
updated 23/01/2024