Massage & Myotherapy Australia

Please note, HBF are performing a system upgrade from 8pm AEST, Thursday 22 August to 8am AEST, Monday 26 August 2024.

Over this period, you will not be able to request quotes, check eligibility, or submit HBF member claims electronically (e.g. HICAPs and HealthPoint).

If you have any questions or feedback, please email HBF directly at [email protected]. For more information, please click the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/endevwu8

Registrations are now open for our upcoming webinars with Soft Tissue Therapist Bodine Ledden:

• Pain Science: Sticks and stones in clinical practice on Monday 29 July at 12pm AEST
• Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: Pathoetiology and physical assessment on Monday 14 October at 12pm AEDT.

If you are unable to attend a webinar you have registered for, you will receive a recording that can be accessed for up to two months.

REGISTER
Pain Science: Sticks and stones in clinical practice: https://tinyurl.com/4krt2fj2
Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: Pathoetiology and physical assessment: https://tinyurl.com/4a6nkaar

You may have heard or even experienced the disruption from the worldwide tech outage on Friday. While the outage was not a hack, small businesses must be alert to phishing emails from scammers as the world reboots after the Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage it is a great reminder of the importance of protecting yourself online. In today’s digital age, small businesses are the prime target for cyber criminals and it’s clear you need to be serious about cyber security.

Take action now and protect your business and clients by enrolling in Cyber Wardens training. To learn more, click the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/2p8y7338

🌟🎉 Happy National Pyjama Day! 🎉🌟
Today, our staff at Massage & Myotherapy Australia swapped their uniforms for pyjamas to support children in foster care. It’s a fun and meaningful way to raise awareness and funds for this important cause.

We are proud to come together, in comfort and solidarity, to make a difference in the lives of these children. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed!

Don't miss our upcoming webinars all about the nervous system with Physiotherapist Paul Michael.

• Part 1: ‘The ANS and its effects on Healing and Recovery’ on Monday 22 July at 12pm AEST.
• Part 2: ‘The Nervous System response to MSK injury’ on Monday 30 September at 12pm AEST.
• Part 3: ‘The Complexities of Pain’ on Monday 21 October at 12pm AEDT.

If you are unable to attend a webinar you have registered for, you will receive a recording that can be accessed for up to two months. These webinars are sponsored by The Health Leader Co. - Business Coaching and Modality Training.

REGISTER
Part 1: The ANS and its effects on Healing and Recovery: https://tinyurl.com/6zrycfka
Part 2: The Nervous System response to MSK injury: https://tinyurl.com/2p8y5ts8
Part 3: The Complexities of Pain: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mdjaz

-ACT THERAPISTS-
ACT Health Directorate (ACTHD), in collaboration with Canberra Health Services has guided and overseen implementation of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) that relate to health services in the ACT.

The Royal Commission made several recommendations about the need to ensure that records and information that may be relevant to allegations of child sexual abuse are retained for at least 45 years, as they may prove vital to victims and survivors of institutional abuse taking civil action.

To read the full update, please click the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/ynv67vnm

Nominations for Association Board Members are officially open and will close at 10am AEST Monday 29 July 2024 for the following member elected positions:

> Tasmania
> Victoria

For more information, including the Election Notice and Nomination Form, click the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/5n97w6bb

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄!
Join Massage & Myotherapy Australia, ThinkTree Hub (UK) and Healwell (USA) for the 2024 Virtual Symposium, welcoming Australian, UK and USA presenters in the second International Virtual Symposium, exploring health and wellbeing. Taking place across two days and six sessions, not including a very special guest. This interactive symposium will introduce therapists to multidisciplinary concepts to help and support clients and therapists' health and wellbeing. More information will be coming shortly, so add the dates to your schedule.

Massage & Myotherapy Australia is partnering with Cyber Wardens and is offering members who complete the Cyber Security Course for Small Businesses the chance to win one of 80 $50 gift cards! To be in the running to win, all you need to do is submit your Cyber Wardens completion certificate with the Association (either via email or by uploading it on the website when claiming your CPE).

The Cyber Wardens course is:

🟣Free
🟣Takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
🟣Designed by small business, for small business
🟣Jam-packed with easy and achievable ways to defend your business

For more information click the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/2s3788d4

-WESTERN AUSTRALIAN THERAPISTS-
Register now for our upcoming Perth hands-on workshop 'The Introduction to Structural Integration’ with esteemed presenter Michael Stanborough on Sunday 14 July at the Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth.

At the conclusion of the workshop you will know how to identify two common structural patterns, flexor and extensor types, and how to provide a stand-alone treatment that responds to the specific tensions and strains associated with each one. Don't miss out, register today!

REGISTER
The Introduction to Structural Integration: https://tinyurl.com/4428xywx

The July 2024 eNews is out now! Find out the latest on industry news, Association updates, research and more! Check your inbox for the email version or click the link below to read the website version:

https://tinyurl.com/3nxpet7y

Please note that as of 30 June 2024 all Transport Health clients have moved over to RT Health. This means all transport health membership cards have now become redundant and have expired.

Claims will not be paid if clients attempt to use these cards. Clients have been notified of this change in advance and have been issued with a new RT Health card so can continue to claim without interruptions.

If you have any queries, please contact the RT Health contact centre directly on 1300 886 123.

Have you registered for one of our 2024 Member Meetings? Hosted by President Garry Lavis and CEO Ann Davey, these meetings are the perfect place to discuss your Association, the future direction of the organisation, the strategic plan, the industry and it is a great opportunity to ‘ask us anything’.

Each Member Meeting takes place after the ‘Advanced Clinical Myofascial Techniques’ hands-on workshop with Garry Lavis.

The Association is bringing these events to the following cities in 2024:

• Newcastle, NSW on Sunday 30 June
• Darwin, NT on Saturday 13 July
• Adelaide, SA on Sunday 18 August
• Bendigo, VIC on Saturday 24 August (workshop on Sunday 25 August)
• McKay, QLD on Saturday 19 October
• Albany, WA on Saturday 9 November
• Devonport, TAS on Saturday 30 November

Register now on the Massage & Myotherapy Australia website.

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-NORTHERN TERRITORY MEMBERS-
[DEAL EXTENDED] Massage & Myotherapy Australia are offering a special deal to members in the Northern Territory: if you register for the FREE Saturday 13 July Darwin Member Meeting 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝐩𝐦 𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐓 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, you will be able to register for the same day workshop for the discounted price of $155 (normally $190).

After you have registered for the Member Meeting, give the Association a call on 03 9602 7300 and a member of staff will be able to register you over the phone with the reduced price.

Don't miss out, register today!

REGISTER
Darwin Member Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/2krsp2ec
Advanced Clinical Myofascial Techniques: https://tinyurl.com/mn6xy46c

In Episode 80 of Connect, Massage & Myotherapy Australia CEO Ann Davey chats with Norelle Pratt from HR For Health Leaders about all things 'HR' including explaining the differences between casual work, contracting and part-time/full-time employment.

Episode 80: Tuesday 25 June 2024, 7pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube.

Don't miss our upcoming webinars with Podiatrist and Educator Talysha Reeve.

• ‘Understanding Podiatry and the Massage Therapist's Role in Treatment’ on Monday 17 June at 12pm AEST.
• ‘Insights into Foot and Lower Limb Health - Assessments, Red Flags, and Best Practices’ on Monday 24 June at 12pm AEST.
• ‘Understanding Plantar Fasciitis’ on Monday 8 July at 12pm AEST.
• ‘Understanding Achilles Tendinopathy & Posterior Tibial Tendon Pathologies’ on Monday 15 July at 12pm AEST.

If you are unable to attend a webinar you have registered for, you will receive a recording that can be accessed for up to two months. Massage & Myotherapy Australia members are able to claim 10 CPE points and 1 CPE hour per webinar.

REGISTER
Understanding Podiatry and the Massage Therapist's Role in Treatment: https://tinyurl.com/4223j32p
Insights into Foot and Lower Limb Health - Assessments, Red Flags, and Best Practices: https://tinyurl.com/26fabyy5
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: https://tinyurl.com/23u39z5t
Understanding Achilles Tendinopathy & Posterior Tibial Tendon Pathologies: https://tinyurl.com/4p29dvzv

-NSW MEMBERS-
Newcastle, we are bringing two terrific events to you on Sunday 30 June at Mercure Newcastle.

First is our hands-on workshop ‘Advanced Clinical Myofascial Techniques’ with Garry Lavis. The focus of this workshop is to provide the therapist with the knowledge to address the client’s complaint with detailed assessment and an evidence-based approach to treatment, with attention to treating the cause rather than the symptom and emphasis on selecting the correct and most effective technique for the pathology presented.

After the workshop is the Newcastle Member Meeting, which is free to attend and is hosted by Massage & Myotherapy Australia President Garry Lavis and CEO Ann Davey.

Don't miss out, register for one or both of these great events today!

REGISTER
Advanced Clinical Myofascial Techniques: https://tinyurl.com/2nzwv6rx
Newcastle Member Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/2xzhu7b4

Massage & Myotherapy Australia The Association of Professional Therapists.

Massage & Myotherapy Australia CEO Ann Davey joins panelists Dawid Naude and Sam Osborne in talking about utilising AI and other emerging technologies in the webinar 'Unlocking New Frontiers in Association Education' hosted by D2L. To learn more about this webinar and to register, click on the link below:

Unlocking New Frontiers in Association Education Whether you’re feeling a little lost on how to apply new tech in your association, or you’re a seasoned integration expert looking for some extra tips, we’ve got something for you.

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is sharing recent research on how massage therapy can provide benefits from infancy through end of life. Across all ages, massage therapy can be a therapeutic approach to enhancing physical and emotional well-being.

Click the link below to explore the latest studies on how massage therapy can help improve the quality of life for infants, middle-aged individuals, and older adults:

The Latest Research Indicates Massage Therapy has Benefits from Birth to End of Life The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is sharing recent research on how massage therapy can provide benefits from infancy through end of life. Across all ages, massage therapy can be a therapeutic approach to enhancing physical and emotional well-being. Explore the latest studies on how ma...

Massage & Myotherapy Australia is interested in whether members are utilising and interacting with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please complete this one-minute pulse survey and share your experiences with AI.

For more information and to complete this very brief survey, please click here > https://tinyurl.com/3h3ndtwc

Please note that the Massage & Myotherapy Australia office will be unavailable on Monday 10 June due to the King’s Birthday public holiday in Victoria. Business will resume as normal Tuesday 11 June.

-SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS-
Register now for our upcoming Adelaide hands-on workshop 'The Introduction to Structural Integration’ with esteemed presenter Michael Stanborough on Sunday 23 June at the Mawson Lakes Hotel and Function Centre in Adelaide.

At the conclusion of the workshop you will know how to identify two common structural patterns, flexor and extensor types, and how to provide a stand-alone treatment that responds to the specific tensions and strains associated with each one. Don't miss out, register today!

REGISTER
The Introduction to Structural Integration: https://tinyurl.com/mr2rpwmm

Massage & Myotherapy Australia The Association of Professional Therapists.

The June 2024 eNews is out now! Find out the latest updates on industry news, Association updates, National Conference and more! Check your inbox for the email version or click the link below to read the website version:

https://tinyurl.com/cdm6bwxr

The 2025 National Conference will take place in Perth, Western Australia, and Massage & Myotherapy Australia needs your feedback! This pulse survey should only take one minute, and your responses will help the Association structure next year's and future National Conferences. For more information and to complete this very brief survey, please click here > https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BLDYQLP

Massage & Myotherapy Australia's CEO, Ann Davey, and Vice President, Selena Hagan, recently appeared on the podcast ‘Folding Towels with Jackie and David’, recorded live at the 2024 National Conference.

Ann and Selena discuss the 21-year history of Massage & Myotherapy Australia, the Association's role in advocating to the Australian government on key issues affecting the industry and its members, as well as some of the Association's initiatives.

Tune in now to hear their insights and learn more about Jackie and David's popular podcast!

🎧 Listen here:

https://foldingtowelspodcast.com.au

https://pca.st/yw59axot

Massage & Myotherapy Australia once again thanks everyone who attended this year's National Conference in Tweed Heads! Your participation made the weekend incredibly positive and fun! We hope you enjoyed the plenaries, presentations, hands-on practical sessions, Gala dinner, networking opportunities, and the overall experience as much as we did.

We hope to see you in 2025 in beautiful Perth! Stay tuned for more details.

Swipe through for photos of some of the highlights! 📸