Application Checklist

When applying for membership, there’s certain documents that you’ll need to produce as evidence, which are listed for each membership type below.
Each application is reviewed by ANTA’s accreditation board, in accordance with our membership requirements.

Why apply for membership?

Health fund recognition, insurance discounts, and support to grow your practice are just a few of the benefits of ANTA membership.

What you’ll need to apply for membership

Student

You must be undertaking a diploma, advanced diploma or bachelor degree in any of the following modalities: Acupuncture Ayurvedic Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Western Herbal Medicine*
Passport photo or government-issued photo ID
Details of your course and course provider
A certified copy of ANTA’s Statutory Declaration (found on the application introduction page)

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Manual Therapist Membership

A diploma (or higher) in any of the following modalities: Aromatherapy, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Myotherapy, Remedial Therapy, Oriental Remedial Therapy, Shiatsu Therapy, TCM Remedial Massage*
A debit/credit card for your membership fee
A government issued ID; ie, driver’s licence or passport (preferred)
Details of your course and course provider
Copy of academic transcript(s)
Copy of qualification certificate OR letter from the college confirming completion
Details of your professional indemnity insurance (can be obtained after membership is approved)
Your first aid certificate (HLTAID011)
A Working With Children Check OR Police Check
For people who come from a non-English speaking country, IELTS 5 or higher
A certified copy of ANTA’s Statutory Declaration (found on the application introduction page)
Details of previous clinical practice (if applicable)
20 CPE points for the previous calendar year if not applying as a ‘New Graduate’

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Ingestive Therapist Membership

An Advanced Diploma or Bachelor degree in any of the following modalities: Acupuncture (CMBA Registration Required), Ayurvedic Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine (CMBA Registration Required), Homeopathy, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Western Herbal Medicine*
A debit/credit card or cheque for your membership fee
A certified government issued ID; ie: Driver’s licence or passport
Details of your course and course provider
Copy of Academic Transcript(s)
Copy of qualification(s) (diploma, advanced diploma, degree) or a letter from the college confirming completion
If qualified in Acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine, a copy of your CMBA registration
Details of your professional indemnity insurance (can be obtained after membership approval)
Your first aid certificate (HLTAID011)
Working With Children Check OR Police Check
For people who come from a non-English speaking country, IELTS 5 or higher
20 CPE points for the previous calendar year if not applying as a ‘New Graduate’
A certified copy of ANTA’s Statutory Declaration (found on the application introduction page)
Details of previous clinical practice (if applicable)

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Who can certify documents in Australia?

People who can certify documents include:

Accountants and registered tax agents
Australian consul or diplomats
Bank managers
Barristers and solicitors
Clerks of courts
Commissioner of Affidavits
Commissioner for Declarations
Members of Parliament
Judges
Justices of the Peace
Police officers
Postal managers
Pharmacists

Joining ANTA with an overseas qualification

If you attained your qualification overseas, you can still apply for ANTA membership. Find out how below.

If you completed your natural therapy diploma, advanced diploma or degree overseas, and want to become an ANTA member, you can use NOOSR (for tertiary qualifications, bachelor degree or higher) or Vetassess (for vocational education qualifications, Diploma or Advanced Diploma) to check whether your qualification has an Australian equivalency. If it does, please be sure to include the confirmation from NOOSR or Vetassess in your membership application.

Please contact our team if you need further information or assistance: 1800 817 577 or [email protected]

* Note: ANTA does not recognise undergraduate courses that are delivered entirely through distance, online learning, or external modes, as these aren’t recognised by health funds.