July 2020

July eNews
The latest information from the Association

WELCOME

Dear [%FirstName%],

I’ve recently spent some time, learning about Gratitude and Gratitude Practices, basically, the practice involves allowing yourself some time to stop and take notice of some of the positive things in life. I would encourage all members, to take a minute of your day, to take notice and absorb some of the things we’re grateful for. The COVID-19 resources were designed to support members moving forward and reestablishing your practice, one of the main concern’s members highlighted in the ‘Recovering from the effects of COVID-19’, you can find more information below, as always, tell us what you think! Have a great month and take care of yourselves and each other.

Daniel Lambrou
Communications and
Services Team Supervisor
Massage & Myotherapy Australia
massagemyotherapy.com.au

In this issue

Member Care Package concluding

Certified Specialist® of the Month

Certified Specialist® free webinar

COVID-19 resources now available

The Health Professional and Support Service Award

Working with Children Highlight

ASSOCIATION NEWS

FEATURE

Member Care Package Now Concluded

The Member Care Package Update

We would like to remind members that the Member Care Package has now concluded. As part of the Member Care Package, every one of our financial members was given a three-month deferral on their membership. These three months have already been added to your profile and you will be able to find your updated renewal date at the top of this email. The Association hosted free webinars for members in April, May and June.

The Association would like to thank the following presenters who contributed their time and efforts to the Member Care Package - Heidi Hadley, Michelle Vassallo and Kym Finch and the Massage & Myotherapy Australia board of Directors.

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Specialist®?

Register for this free Webinar and hear from Kevin Skillen Graduate Liaison Officer and Ann Davey Massage & Myotherapy Australia CEO. Ann has project managed the program from inception and has a thorough understanding of the process whilst Kevin is our lead assessor, bringing insight into the program as a practising remedial therapist and myotherapist.
The Webinar will take a look at the various steps involved in becoming Certified and following a professional framework for consistent and reliable national Best Practice Standard and Quality Assurance for the public in the Massage and Myotherapy Industry, what does Certification mean for you and the Industry as a whole. For more information or to register, please click here.

Massage & Myotherapy Australia COVID-19 Printable Posters and Social Media Tiles

The Association has released a number of resources to assist with educating your clients on the steps that you are taking to ensure a safe environment for them and what steps they can take to ensure a safe environment for you exclusively for Massage & Myotherapy Australia members. There are two printable posters (in A3 and A4 dimensions) and a series of social media tiles. For more information or to download the posters/social media art, please login to the website and click here .

Member Bullying and Harassment Policy

The Massage & Myotherapy Australia Member Bullying and Harassment Position Statement has been updated. It’s important to familiarise yourself with this document. Please click here to review.

The Health Professional and Support Service Award

The Health Professional and Support Services Award has been updated to reflect the change to the weekly rate only. For more information or to review the Award, please click here.

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF THE MONTH ® SERIES

Karen Cooper

I chose to become a Certified Specialist^® as I wanted to be set apart. This is important to me as I care about my patients, and being Certified demonstrates that to them. In a sole business setting it can be easy to become complacent with patient care and maintaining high standards. Certification makes me accountable and therefore shows consumers and GPs that I conduct my business in a truly professional way. Certification gives transparency in our industry and provides evidence that we are highly professional and meet high industry standards. The Certification Mark can be used on marketing material for promotional purposes and helps me to stand out. It helps set guidelines for your business, which are kept updated and current. Massage & Myotherapy Australia have set out guidelines which help make it easier under the Certification standard to manage your practice.

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WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Blue Card

Massage & Myotherapy Australia reminds all members, who are working with children and or vulnerable people to ensure you meet your State legislative requirements and complete a Working with Children Check (known as a Blue Card in Queensland and a Working with Vulnerable People Check/Registration in Tasmania and ACT).

This is an element of the Code of Ethics, Standards and National Code of Conduct, and some Private Health Funds.

You can submit a copy of the card HERE or upload your copy via the Member Portal section of the website.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Events: register online login and follow the CPE link or call 03 9602 7300.

WEBINARS

Me First: Tooling up for Self-Treatment
Carrie Newbold
Monday 6 July
Online
Register Here

Doing our homework: How happiness, habits and heroes help us heat
Carrie Newbold
Monday 13 July
Online
Register Here

Take the next step in becoming a Certified Specialist
Kevin Skillen & Ann Davey
Monday 20 July
Online
Register here

Why Traditional Movement Assessments and Screening Fail
Stephen King
Monday 27 July
Online
Register Here

HALO
Featured this month

Check out the latest topics from our Health and Learning Online Platform.

Assessment and Treatment of Postural Syndromes: Elbow, Forearm and Hand

Assessment and Treatment of Postural Syndromes: Cervical Region

EEAP
External Workshops

You’ll find a wealth of useful information on our website for the Endorsed Education Activities Program (EEAP).

Australian College of Fitness and Bodywork

Rocktape Australia

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.

Massage & Myotherapy Australia is a brand of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists Ltd. Level 8, 53 Queen Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: + 61 3 9602 7300
info@massagemyotherapy.com.au