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Membership with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) is an investment in your career as a Natural or Traditional Medicine Therapist.

Manual Therapist

  • Aromatherapy
  • Myotherapy
  • Remedial Massage Therapy
  • Shiatsu
  • TCM Remedial Massage (Au Mo Tui Na)
  • Free access to ANTA’s The Natural Therapist Journal published bi-annually.
  • Free access to IMgateway Scientific Resource for Natural Therapists.
  • Free access to eMIMS for trusted, quality, independent medical information.
  • Regular ANTA eNews updates on emerging industry topics, issues and trends.
  • Free expert legal advice via Meridian Lawyers (as required, if insured by Guild).
  • Issuance of TGA Certificate allowing ingestive practitioner members to compound and dispense extemporaneous herbal and nutritional formulas.
  • Professional insurance discounts through ANTA’s preferred member insurance provider, Guild Insurance.
  • Strong advocacy and representation of your interests on key industry issues, with government and corporates, such as:

       – Seeking to secure statutory registration of natural therapists.

       – Securing GST-free status for Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy.

       – Securing national registration of Chinese Medicine with AHPRA.

  • Representation on several professional body panels, such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and AHPRA-CMBA.
  • Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities by attending high quality ANTA CPD Webinars and Seminars, free to ANTA Members only.
  • Professional accreditation in Australia recognised by over 50 Private Health Funds with expert support for maintaining registration compliance with Private Health Funds.
  • Membership of a highly trusted professional association as a leading authority in setting professional standards for education and practice.
  • Completion of a recognised course from an ANTA Recognised Course Provider
  • Copy of academic transcript(s)
  • Copy of qualification certificate OR letter from the college confirming completion
  • Details of your professional indemnity insurance
  • A current first aid certificate (HLTAID011)
  • A current Paid Working with Children Check (Not Volunteer) OR Police Check
  • 20 CPD points if not applying as a ‘New Graduate’ (CPD FAQs)
  • 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 are born in a country where English is not the first spoken language, will require a IELTS 5 or higher, PTE Academic, TOEFL, Cambridge or Duolingo
  • A certified copy of ANTA’s Statutory Declaration – Declaration must be signed in person by applicant and witness (found on the application introduction page)
  • 20 CPE points if not applying as a ‘New Graduate’

1st Year Graduate (Completed Study in 2024-25)

April to June 2025 Applications: $110 – Membership to 31 March 2026

July to September 2025 Applications: $82.50 – Membership to 31 March 2026

October to December 2025 Applications: $165.00 – Membership to 31 March 2027

January to March 2026 Applications: $137.50 – Membership to 31 March 2027

Non 1st Year Graduate (Studied Pre-2024)

Full Year: April to June 2025 Applications: $220.00 – Membership to 31 March 2026

July to September 2025 Applications: $165.00 – Membership to 31 March 2026

October to December 2025 Applications: $110.00 – Membership to 31 March 2026

January to March 2026 Applications: $220.00 – Membership to 31 March 2027

All new memberships incur a once off $110 Administration Fee

Are you wanting to transfer from another association to ANTA?

ANTA is making the process easier than ever & waiving our $110 Administration Fee when you transfer from another association!

Member level membership and accreditation with ANTA is available for graduates who have a Bachelor or Masters Degree qualification (AQF 7 or higher) in the following modalities:

  • Acupuncture (CMBA registration required)
  • Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine (CMBA registration required)
  • Myotherapy
  • Naturopathy
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Western Herbal Medicine

Member A level membership and accreditation with ANTA is available for graduates who have a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification (AQF 5 or 6) in the following modalities:

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurveda
  • Myotherapy
  • Remedial Therapy
  • Oriental Remedial Therapy
  • Shiatsu Therapy
  • TCM Remedial Massage

If you are eligible for membership with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) Please follow this link to start your Application Process

Just click through to Apply Now, and fill in the form.

You will need to select the Educational Institution you gained your qualification from, the course name, and the applicable ANTA membership type to submit the form.

Please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the application checklist

Guid Insurance are the preferred supplier of insurance for ANTA members. ANTA has proudly partnered with Guild Insurance to provide professional indemnity insurance that’s tailored specifically to the needs of ANTA members. With Guild, you’ll be covered for all therapies you are qualified to perform through courses which are approved by the Australian Natural Therapists Association.

Guild Insurance are a 100% Australian owned insurer, with over 60 years’ experience working closely with upwards of 130 associations and insuring over 80,000 customers across Australia. With 24/7 online access, easy pay-by-the-month payment options at no extra cost, nil excess, access to expert legal support from trusted Meridian Lawyers and more, you’ll soon understand why ANTA endorses Guild as their exclusive insurance partner.

ANTA members are required to have current Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least $2 million (plus minimum $10 million public liability) to be registered as providers with health funds for applicable modalities. Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) registered modalities are required to have a minimum of $5 million in professional indemnity. This covers your legal responsibilities to pay damages and legal expenses arising from personal injury to a third party (patient) or damage to their property.

If you are seeking to join ANTA as a natural therapist and you come from a non-English speaking background, you will need to provide proof of an IELTS level 5 or higher test. This can be the IELTS, TOEFL, or proof of English competency granted for Visa approval.

Working in healthcare requires practitioners to be able to effectively communicate with their clients, explain treatments and obtain informed consent, and write treatment notes in English.

If you have completed your training as a Natural Therapist overseas, and attained a Diploma, Advanced Diploma and/or Degree qualification in any applicable modality you may be eligible for membership with ANTA.

You will be required to have your qualifications evaluated for equivalency before beginning the application process in order to become a member of ANTA

The Department of Education and Vetassess provide information on how to have overseas qualifications assessed against the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for Australian equivalency.

Once you receive your Assessment Outcome, please email a copy to info@anta.com.au.

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