Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)

Overview:

Profession(s): Massage Therapy
Member Type(s): Massage Therapists
Scope: National - Australia
Formed: 2003
Members: 6,000
Address: Level 2, 85 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Phone: 61 3 9691 3700
Fax: 61 3 9642 2466
Email: info@aamt.com.au
Website: www.aamt.com.au

Description:

Peak representative body for massage therapists nationally. Provides membership for qualified massage therapists. Referral service which allows the public to access members.

Mission/Aims:

To support a diverse membership through open communication by facilitating quality education and training, research, industry leadership and growth.

Principal Activities:

Organise and promote massage therapy.

Encourage a high standard of practice.

Provide ongoing education through workshops and seminars.
Deliver the latest industry news via the quarterly Journals.

Member Benefits:

Access to ongoing education, workshops, seminars, conference and massage therapy week.

Being informed of the latest industry news via quarterly Journals.

Excellent rate for Combined Malpractice, Product & Public liability insurance cover through a recommended insurance broker.

Be listed on the AAMT's 'Find A Therapist' website.

Eligible to register with the Private Health Funds that recognise massage to allow client's to claim a rebate.

Entitlement to use AAMT's logo on promotional aids.

Advertise under the AAMT banner in the Yellow Pages directories throughout Australia.

Vote for committee members within the state divisions.

Access to benefits through the 'Member benefits' program.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

PME - Professional Massage Education offer members a range of lectures, workshops and annual conference. AAMT also recognises other providers of massage training, through AAMT Accredited Provider Program - list on our website.

Verification Criteria:

Financial member of an association. Type of qualification - either Diploma of Remedial Massage or Cert IV in Massage Therapy. Have current insurance and first aid certificate.