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Welcome to the December eNews!
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May I introduce myself? My name is Daniel Lambrou and I am the Communications and Services Team Supervisor for Massage & Myotherapy Australia and I am now Editor of the eNews. I’ve been with the Association for almost eight years and during that time, I’ve learned more about massage and myotherapy than I ever thought I could! The Association will end the year continuing to work towards our Strategic Plan. Two of the major achievements we’ve made this year include launching the Certified Specialist® Program. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s definitely time to learn more. The Association also worked hard to keep massage therapy and myotherapy covered under government changes to private health insurance. And there are many more achievements yet to come: we’ll keep you informed through the eNews and the Journal. On behalf of staff and the Board of Directors, have a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Daniel Lambrou
Communications and Services Team Supervisor
Massage & Myotherapy Australia
massagemyotherapy.com.au
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Daniel Lambrou
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Association News
Annual General Meeting results
The Massage & Myotherapy Australia Board welcomes Raelene Clark as the incoming Director, elected from the Division of Western Australia. The result for the Board election of President (for two years) is Andrew Gallagher and Vice President (for one year) is Paula Nutting. Members can read more about the Board changes in the Autumn 2020 edition of the Journal.
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Director retirement
Massage & Myotherapy Australia announces the retirement of Rebecca Byrne after six years on the Association’s Board. Rebecca, a well-respected member of the Board, brought us her exceptional communication skills and considered decision-making processes - always with the members’ and Association’s position at the forefront. We are pleased to advise that Rebecca will remain as Chair of the National Ethics Committee as well as representing Massage & Myotherapy Australia on the Technical Advisory Committee for the development of the Advanced Diploma in Massage throughout 2020. |
Certified Specialist® Update
Ann Davey and Kevin Skillen recently completed three workshops across Queensland on becoming a Certified Specialist®. All three were well attended with a significant number of members submitting applications to join the Certification Program. Feedback from attendees indicated that the workshops were hugely valuable and provided clarity about why practitioners are becoming a Certified Specialist® and how straightforward the process is. Further workshops are planned around the country for 2020 so watch this space.
Office hours over the holiday season
This Christmas period, the office will be closed to members from Monday 23 December 2019, reopening Monday 6 January 2020. Private health funds close over Christmas, so please ensure your details are up to date before the holidays.
Uniting Christmas Appeal
Massage & Myotherapy Australia staff are once again donating gifts to the Uniting Christmas Appeal. If you would like to donate or learn more, please click here.
National Conference 2020: Early Bird Bookings close 27 March!
22-24 May 2020 at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg, South Australia. Have you booked yet? Check the program enclosed with your lastest issue of the Journal or Visit the website for details!
Continuing Professional Education
Events: register online, login to massagemyotherapy.com.au and follow the CPE link or call 03 9602 7300.
| ONLINE LEARNING |
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> Law in Practice
> Working within a Medical Model for Cancer Patients
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| REGIONAL MEETINGS |
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Perth Regional Meeting
Wednesday 11 December
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Thai Corner Restaurant
Register Here
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Riverland Regional Meeting
Sunday 15 December
9:00am – 11:30am
Big River Tavern, SA
Register Here
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| EXTERNAL WORKSHOPS (EEAP) |
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Have you checked out the Endorsed Education Activities Program (EEAP) pages on the website? You’ll find a wealth of useful information click here.
Features this month are:
> Barral Institute
> Your Musculoskeletal Specialist
Massage & Myotherapy Australia has designed the EEAP to be a source of the highest quality in continuing education for massage therapists and myotherapists. The EEAP courses are programs you can’t get from initial or foundational massage therapy courses. They offer newly emerged concepts, principles, theories and research in massage therapy, bodywork or health care. EEAP have to submit a formal application to the National Education Committee who read, review and assess the application for compliance with criteria for approval for inclusion in the program.
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