25 January
2012
The Chinese Medicine Board Australia (CMBA) have released the final schedule
of the information sessions they are conducting regarding the introduction
from 1 July 2012 of compulsory registration required by acupuncturists
and Chinese medicine herbalists with the CMBA.
Please click
here to view the schedule
17 January 2012
The Chinese Medicine Board Australia (CMBA) have released the Registration
Standards for acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Please click
here for more information.
19 December 2011
During the Christmas/New Year period, the ATMS offices will close from
12:00pm on Thursday 22 December, and re-open on 16 January 2012. From
everyone at ATMS, please enjoy a happy, restful and safe Christmas &
New Year.
25 October 2011
Please click
here to read the ATMS response to the Chinese Medicine Board Australia
consultation paper in respect of the statutory registration of TCM practitioners
from 1 July 2012.
Please click
here to read an update prepared by ATMS on the statutory registration
of TCM practitioners from 1 July 2012.
29 September2011
At the ATMS AGM held on Sunday 18 September 2011, members voted overwhelmingly
to accept the changes to the ATMS Constitution as proposed by the ATMS
Board of Directors.
See
more
27 September 2011
The new Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has released information about
the about the first steps in the move towards National Registration
from 1 July 2012 for TCM and Acupuncture practitioners. Click
here for the release from the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.
Click
here for a key point summary
13 April 2011
ATMS submission to AHMAC on options for regulation of unregistered health
practitioners
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her for report
23 December 2010
ATMS wishes all members and their loved ones a safe and happy Christmas,
and a most wonderful 2011. The ATMS Office will shut at 12 pm 23/12/10,
and re-open on 10 January 2011. Merry Christmas all.
12 November 2010
ATMS has released updated information and recommendations to assist ATMS
members understand and comply with their Privacy obligations. As well
as containing an overview of the applicable Legislation, this document
provides answers to 14 Frequently Asked Questions. This document also
sets outs the expectations ATMS has of its accredited members in respect
of some specific Privacy issues. This document may be accessed by clicking
here.
22 September 2010
ATMS survey on the nomenclature used by health consumers.
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here for survey
14 September 2010
The National Institute of Complementary Medicine has released a report
on the Cost Effectiveness of Complementary Medicines. The report
was conducted by Access Economics.
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here for the report
25 August 2010
The 2011 ATMS Conference will be held on 14 and 15 May in Sydney.
Click
here for details
06 August 2010
HICAPS Terminal Difficulties
We have been advised by HICAPS that they have a software issue with some
of their HICAPS terminals, which may be affecting some of our members.
As there are developments on the situation HICAPS will be posting updates
on their website www.hicaps.com.au.
Please visit this website for more information.
04 August 2010
Tania Patterson (ATMS Head of Western Herbal Medicine) would like to invite
you on a tour of the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens in Bilpin, NSW on Wednesday
15 September 2010. Places are limited.
Click here
04 August 2010
Yellow Pages advertising arrangements have changed for 2011.
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07 June 2010
Sandra Russo, founder of the Adelaide Training College of Complementary
Medicine, passed away on 07 June 2010
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here
05 June 2010
Robert Medhurst has compiled a document on the research studies in homeopathy.
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here
2 June 2010
The resolution proposing a change to the name of
ATMS was not passed at the EGM held on 30th May 2010. Votes were: For
468, Against 850, Abstaining 1.Minutes of the meeting will be published
in the June ATMS Journal.
Matthew Boylan Company Secretary
07 May 2010
For more information on the proposal to change the name of ATMS, and the
how to vote by proxy.
Click
here for details
23 April 2010
The CAMELOT research study is being conducted at Monash University. Victorian
practitioners are encouraged to participate.
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here for details
15 March 2010
The Minister for Youth has announced that the introduction of the Certificate
for Self-Employed People in child-related employment will be extended.
It now commence on 01 May 2011.
24 February 2010
NSW Commission for Children and Young People requires a Certificate for
Self Employed People in child-related employment by 01 May 2010.
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here for details
21 December 2009
ATMS office closes on 23 December 2009 and re-opens on 11 January 2010.
22 October 2009
Researchers found that ginger is as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs for period pain.
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here for article
10 August 2009
NABS, a Commonwealth funded organisation, provides language interpreters
between the deaf patient and healthcare practitioner.
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29 July 2009
Qijong found to lessen symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
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here for article
06 July 2009
TGA increases fees and charges for complementary medicines by 14.3%.
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here for article
24 June 2009
Effects of diet and exercise on a group of long-term cancer patients.
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here for article
24 June 2009
Randomised, controlled trial finds Chinese herbal formula useful for perimenopausal
depression.
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here for article
19 May 2009
Details of the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme
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here for details
18 May 2009
Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria releases Guidelines
on Infection Prevention and Control for Acupuncturists
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here for guidelines
11 May 2009
Roy Morgan survey found that 75% of participants use complementary medicines
Click
here for media release
14 April 2009
Systematic review of the effect of acupuncture on neck pain
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here for article
12 February 2009
ATMS donates $3,000 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.
09 February 2009
Obervational study of homeopathic and conventional therapies in patients
with diabetic polyneuropathy.
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here for article.
13 January 2009
The 2009 ATMS Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 20 September
in Hobart.
26 December 2008
Latest review on effect of fish oil and cardiac disease published in Briitsh
Medical Journal.
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23 December 2008
National Naturopathy Week will be celebrated during 2 to 8 February 2009.
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here for details
22 December 2008
Vacancies exist for the positions of Western Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy.
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here for details and
the terms of reference
15 August 2008
Federal Court rules in favour of Pan Pharmaceuticals and awards $55m.
Click
here for article
8 August 2008
Australian Bureau of Statistics: Complementary Therapies.
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here for article
15 July 2008
NSW Health Department introduces Public Health (General) Amendment
Regulation 2008. It is a legal requirement that NSW practitioners
must display the Code of Conduct and the Health Care Complaints Commission
information sheet in their clinics.
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here for the legislation
12 February 2008
Effects of acupuncture on in vitro fertilisation live births.
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here for article
12 February 2008
The Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committe has issued a warning
on the possible interaction between glucosamine and warfarin.
Click
here for details
08 January 2008
NSW Health releases Unregistered Health Practitioners Code of Conduct
for comment.
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here for details
05 December 2007
Queensland Commission for Children and Young People And Child Guardian
require practitioners to have a blue card before treating children.
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here for details
04 December 2007
Applications are invited for the position of ATMS Company Secretary.
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here for details
20 November 2007
Democrats release complementary medicine health policy.
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here for details
20 November 2007
NSW Premier announces funding for Joint Chair in Traditional Chinese Medicine
at University of Western Sydney and University of Sydney.
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here for details
11 October 2007
Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee warns of dangers associated
with chronic use of colloidal silver.
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here for details
09 October 2007
The third newsletter of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine
has been released.
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here for newsletter
01 October 2007
Melbourne researchers report in the Medical Journal of Australia
that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
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here for article
10 July 2007
Message from NIB on health fund fraud
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here for details
25 June 2007
ATMS Acupuncturists can register with Medibank Private through ATMS
Click
here for details
15 June 2007
Commonwealth Government funds the establishment of the National Institute
of Complementary Medicine
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here for details
14 June 2007
Therapeutic Goods Administration to introduce new labelling requirements
for over-the-counter black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) products
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here for details
14 June 2007
The Victorian Health Professions Registration Act 2005 will come
into force on 1 July 2007
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here for details
18 April 2007
Democrats demand that Howard Government apologise to Pan Pharmaceuticals
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here for details
12 February 2007
The National Health and Medical Research Council has called for research
applications into complementary medicine. A funding of $5 million over
3 years has been allocated.
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here for details
19 January 2007
Comfrey ointment found effective in osteoarthritis of knee in randomised,
double-blind clinical trial.
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here for full article
15 January 2007
The Cancer Council of NSW position statement on soy products and cancer.
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here for position statement
11 January 2007
NIB health fund is recognising Bowen therapy and shiatsu for rebate purposes.
Conditions do apply. Contact ATMS office for details.
14 December 2006
A randomised controlled trial has found that massage therapy is effective
in osteoarthritis of the knee.
Click
here for abstract
21 November 2006
New remedial massage and naturopathy applicants for Medibank Private
Click
here for new procedure
10 November 2006
HICAPS is now available to ATMS remedial massage therapists, naturopaths
and acupuncturists
Click here for more information
10 November 2006
TV program alleges that massage causes stroke, but where is the evidence?
Click here for article
23 October 2006
The Health Care Complaints Committee of the NSW Parliament has released
a report entitled Review of the 1998 Report Into Unregistered Health
Practitioners: The Adequacy and Appropriateness of Current Mechanisms
for Resolving Complaints.
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here for Report
30 August 2006
The European Medicines Agency has compiled an assessment report on the
cases of hepatotoxocity associated with black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
Click
here for report
14 August 2006
The Victorian Department of Human Services has released its report on
the review of naturopathy and western herbal medicine practice.
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here for the report
12 July 2006
Fedral Court of Australia stops a pharmacy watchgroup from publishing
a report on Ginkgo.
Click
here for Judge Greenwood's determination
3 July 2006
The ATMS Code of Ethics and Code of Practice are under review. The Codes
have been combined into a draft Code of Conduct. All members are invited
to participate in the review process and to make comment on the draft
Code of Conduct. The deadline for comments is 17 July.
click
here for details
In Memoriam
Rodney Brennan, ATMS Vice-President and past co-owner of Nature Care college,
passed away on 16 June 2006 in a car accident. ATMS passes its deepest
condolences to his wife Anna, their son Oliver and all family members.
Rodney was a friend to all, and held the highest respect from all who
knew him. A man of keen intellect and profound understanding, Rodney played
a major role in ATMS and significantly contributed to complementary medicine
education in Australia.
29 May 2006
Prince of Wales address on complementary medicine to the 59th World Health
Assembly of the UN World Health Organization
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here for address
25 May 2006
Documents detailing the proposed joint regulatory scheme for the new Australia
New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA) have been released
for public consultation.
click
for documents
23 May 2006
Simons L, Simons J, McCallumJ, Friedlander Y. Lifestyle factors and risk
of dementia: Dubbo study of the elderly. Medical Journal of Australia
2006;184(2):68-70.
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here for article |