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About ATMS

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Our Mission Statement

To promote, represent and support natural medicine practitioners who are encouraged to pursue the highest ideals of professionalism.

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ATMS Values

Integrity
We build trust through responsible action
We embrace freedom of choice and respect diversity

Excellence
We strive for excellence
We build on our strong foundation
We adapt, learn and grow

Leadership
We advocate, collaborate and engage
We aspire to lead through innovation

Passion
We believe in the power of natural medicine
We respect traditional principles and practices
We embrace evidence informed practice

Member Focused
We seek to promote and support our members
Members are at the centre of what we do

Natural Therapies

ATMS represents the specific needs of practitioners in the following modalities:

Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic Medicine
Bowen Therapy
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chiropractic
Counselling
Homeopathy
Hypnotherapy
Kinesiology
Myotherapy
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Osteopathy
Reflexology
Remedial Massage
Shiatsu
Chinese Massage
Thai Massage
Herbal Medicine

What We Do

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Annual Awards

Celebrating excellence in the field of natural medicine, the prestigious ATMS Natural Medicine Awards recognise the exceptional contributions of accredited practitioners in the diverse realm of natural medicine.

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Research Grants

ATMS invites applications for a grant of up to $10,000 for natural medicine research that supports the goals of the ATMS Strategic Plan.

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Professional Indemnity Insurance

Accredited Members are required to have a current Professional Indemnity (PI) and Public/Products Liability (PPL) insurance policy. ATMS in conjunction with GSA Insurance have partnered with Professional Risks Underwriting (ProRisk).

Membership and Community

  • Having a commitment to high standards of our entry requirements for potential members.
  • Reviewing of our entry standards by the Academic Review Committee to maintain currency and ensure relevance.
  • Free student membership.
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Consumer Guidelines for Making a Complaint

ATMS practitioners are bound by the ATMS Code of Conduct. If a consumer believes that an ATMS practitioner has breached any aspect of the Code, a complaint may be made against the practitioner.

How Do I Lodge a Complaint?

Complaints should be received in writing on the ATMS Complaint Form which is available below

When your Complaint Form is received, you will be sent a letter of acknowledgment.

ATMS complaints form

FAQ

How does ATMS work for its Membership and Community?
  • Having a commitment to high standards of our entry requirements for potential members.
  • Reviewing of our entry standards by the Academic Review Committee to maintain currency and ensure relevance.
  • Free student membership.
  • Providing subsidised continuing professional education seminars for our membership.
  • Active consultation in setting standards at national and state levels via industry reference groups, education bodies, educational institute and colleges.
  • Compulsory yearly proof of minimum continuing professional education requirements of members to retain accredited membership of ATMS.
  • The Society enforces a strict Code of Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct
  • Provision of annual ATMS Simon Schot Student Awards totalling $5,000 p.a. to encourage excellence in the study of natural medicine.
  • Additional avenues of continuing professional education for members.
  • The latest up to date scientific information and monographs from EBSCO and Greenlinks Free to all members.
  • The Society maintains effective public complaints handling and resolutions mechanisms by our Complaints Committee.
  • A member-only area on the website where members can update their business listings, manage their Noticeboard listings, access the EBSCO data base and Greenlinks with further development planned.
  • The publication of the ATMS Journal (JATMS) four times a year offering research articles, latest information, topics of interest to the profession.
  • Find a practitioner facility to assist the public in finding an ATMS accredited practitioner.
  • Rapid news emails to our members to update them on the latest information on the natural medicine profession
  • Having ATMS Policies, Constitution, Code of Conduct, Complaints forms and Membership Application forms for easy access.
  • Publishing an Annual Report on the activities and performance of the Association.
  • National Workforce Surveys for every 3 years.
  • ATMS maintains a National Administration Office, which is open and fully staffed five days a week.
  • Democratic voting system for the election of directors by members.
  • A ‘1800’ free-call number for the public and practitioners, enabling direct communication with the Society’s head administration office.
  • ATMS maintains fully computerised membership, accreditation and course recognition databases and systems.
  • Only recognising courses that meet ATMS’s stringent requirements. (ATMS does not recognise courses delivered totally by distance education)
  • Undertaking ongoing internal audits of its policies and processes of operation.
  • Undertaking external audits of procedures, policies & processes to ensure compliance with the principles of best practice, legal and governance requirements.
  • Ongoing consultation and collaboration with other professional associations.
  • Ongoing dialogue and correspondence with ministers, government departments and regulatory bodies.
  • ATMS offer three categories of membership: Accredited, Student and Associate. The benefits of each category of membership may be found in the Membership section of website.

Governance

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Strategic Plan

The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) Board and management has prepared the 2021-2024 ATMS Strategic Plan.

The ATMS Strategic Plan was presented to the ATMS AGM in November 2021.

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Constitution

Australian Traditional-Medicine Society Ltd is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

The current ATMS Constitution was adopted by members at the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 17th November 2019.

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Code Of Conduct

The aim of this Code of Conduct (Code) is to advise Members of conduct by Members towards clients, colleagues, the natural medicine profession, the broader community that is acceptable to the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society Limited ABN 46 002 844 233 (ATMS), as well as what constitutes unacceptable behaviour. Adherence to the Code is a requirement of ATMS Membership. All accredited ATMS Members are bound by this Code.

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