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25.01.2022 It seems that the increasing volume of evidence supporting natural medicine is not enough to convince the Health Minister to change his mind. Let the government know what you think here: www.yourhealthyourchoice.com.au/save-rebates
25.01.2022 It’s here! #Naturalmedicineweek 2019 sees special offers and events taking place around Australia all week. If you haven’t already, check out what’s on near you and support your local natural medicine practitioners: http://naturalmedicineweek.com.au/
25.01.2022 Christine Pope, ATMS Director was thrilled to attend Natupreneur Experience 2020 #natex2020 on the weekend and have the chance to talk about the lobbying efforts that the Australian Traditional Medicine Society are conducting as part of the review of natural medicine and private health rebates. Thanks to FX Medicine for taking the time to chat with Christine. Check out the video and hear more on this topic. #auspol #lobbying #advocacy #naturaltherapies
23.01.2022 Prof Stephen Myer rebuts the NHMRC report and shares the evidence in this interview with FX Medicine on Naturopathy as a clinically significant system of medicine for chronic conditions. The study is a world first conducted out of Southern Cross University. See the full podcast here:
19.01.2022 The Australian Traditional Medicine Society President Peter Berryman, Treasurer Christine Pope and CEO Charles Wurf followed up with Independent Dr Kerryn Phelps this morning to seek support for change to the rebates before 1 April 2019. Dr Kerryn Phelps is a keen advocate for evidence based natural medicine and the role it should play in Preventative Healthcare. #auspol #dontcutrebates #naturalmedicine www.atms.com.au
19.01.2022 We need your help to amend the Business Rules to allow insurers to offer rebates without having to go through Parliament. Sign the petition here: https://www.yourhealthyourchoice.com.au/save-rebates
18.01.2022 What is the government promising on health in this year’s Federal Budget? The 2019 Federal Budget was announced this week with some positive measures for mental health and NDIS recipients but no real change for preventative medicine. body+soul spoke to five health experts to get their feedback on what the budget means for the health care industry. Read what they had to say here:
18.01.2022 Want an update on the Action to reinstate natural therapies to rebates? Australian Traditional Medicine Society were in Canberra meeting earlier this month.
18.01.2022 The Victorian Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos MP, has appointed Safer Care Victoria to lead an independent review of chiropractic spinal manipulation on children under 12 years, after a rising ‘media fear’ of the practice. The review will look at available evidence and draw on the views and experiences of community members and healthcare practitioners. Whether you are a member of the public or a practitioner, share your experiences of chiropractic spinal care for a child here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/chiropractic-spinal-care-children
17.01.2022 Just a few days after removing 16 natural therapies from private health insurance rebates the Greg Hunt MP has announced a review of natural therapies. Dr Kerryn Phelps MP has urged that bans on these therapies being included in rebates be lifted whilst the review is being undertaken. The Australian Traditional Medicine Society would like to thank everyone who has supported our campaigns to reverse these bans and welcomes the review and inclusion of natural medicine experts in the panel .
17.01.2022 On Sunday 10 February 2019, Channel 9 aired a 60 Minutes program called ‘Trick or Treatment’, examining extreme reactions to products that are NOT listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). Australian Traditional Medicine Society reminds consumers seeking complementary medicines as an alternative health choice to always consult an accredited practitioner before self-administering, purchase only trusted products within Australia and used only as directed. For further information please refer to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Read the full ATMS statement here:
16.01.2022 So pleased to see Dr Kerryn Phelps MP following up after the meeting with ATMS and writing directly to the Health Minister Greg Hunt MP.
15.01.2022 Australian Traditional Medicine Society President Peter Berryman and Treasurer Christine Pope, were in Canberra this week to attend the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) Summit meeting. COSBOA have been assisting ATMS with lobbying and advocacy. The day included an invaluable Q and A session with the Minister for Small Business Senator Michaelia Cash covering a wide range of issues for small business, ranging from changes to unfair dismissal to the VET sector. Senator Rex Patrick also spoke at the dinner raising concerns about large mining companies who weren’t paying adequate taxation and his vision for increasing value add to mineral extraction.
15.01.2022 The Australian Traditional Medicine Society has submitted a detailed evidence-based report for tranche one of the Natural Therapies Review 2019-2020, which covers Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine and Shiatsu. To see the full submission visit: https://www.atms.com.au/submission-department-of-health-nt/
14.01.2022 This week Australian Traditional Medicine Society Director, Trisha Mok, attended ‘Politics in the Pub’ run by Dr Kerryn Phelps MP. Speaking about the lack of support for TAFE system across NSW and the importance of making training available for creative and practical vocations, it was a valuable session. Dr Phelps is a supporter of Natural Medicine and the role it should play in preventative healthcare. Hear more on what she had to say in this video:
13.01.2022 Why not nominate an outstanding practitioner or clinic to thank them for their efforts in improving your health?
12.01.2022 Congratulations to the NICM Health Research Institute, at Western Sydney University, for hosting the first Influential Women in Natural Therapies event, celebrating International Women’s Day and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Industry and Mathematics). The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society were privileged to attend and would like to thank all the speakers for their support and influence working in the natural therapies industry. It was positive to hear opinions on ...what the future could hold, with a new review, and since the private health rebates ban. The amazing line-up included: Dr Judy Jacka, Vice-Chair Jacka Foundation of Natural Therapies; Petrea King, Founder & CEO, Quest for Life Foundation; Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos AM, NICM RHI; Professor Kerryn Phelps AM, NICM HRI Advisory Board Member; Associate Professor Lesley Braun, Director, Blackmores Institute & Adjunct Prof NICM; Dr Anne-Louise Carlton, visiting Research Fellow RMIT University & Consultant; Gail O’Brien AO & Co-founder Chris O’Brien Lifehouse; Justin Sinclair, NCIM RHI; Dr Carolyn Ee, NCIM RHI; Nicole Bijlsma, CEO, Author Building Biologist & Healthy Home Expert; and Leah Hechtman, Director Natural health & Fertility Centre.
12.01.2022 Our CEO, Charles Wurf was today in Canberra, attending Complementary Medicines Australia's Healthy Breakfast at Parliament House and continuing our collaborative effort to place natural medicine firmly within Australia’s preventative health strategy. Great to hear Minister for Health, Greg Hunt MP lauding natural medicine as a link between health and medicine. #complementarymedicine #auspol #Canberra
11.01.2022 Interested in learning more about natural medicine? Join parenting group Arnica at the premiere of Magic Pills. A brief Synopsis - Filmmaker and homeopath Ananda More crisscrosses the world to meet with scientists, practitioners, and patients to learn whether homeopathy is science-based or is an elaborate placebo that cons millions and endangers lives. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-premiere-magic-p
07.01.2022 High levels of stress and a lack of energy? This is the webinar for you! For only $15, learn how to manage stress and increase your energy, on tomorrow (22 May) from 7pm-8pm:
04.01.2022 Learn about Gut Health with this webinar on Tuesday 21 May!
03.01.2022 Students and alumni are protesting the removal of the Qualifications in Chinese Medicine from its course offerings by UTS: University of Technology Sydney. This is despite the student clinic supporting over 6,000 patients a year. Use the Facebook emoji to tell us how you feel about this news! Don't forget to share with your friends and colleagues.
02.01.2022 When mind, body and spirit come online together, people can create the extraordinary. This is an insightful article on how the world is shifting power and profit from drug companies to complementary medicines:
