For over 60 years the ANTA name has been synonymous with “Quality” and “Peak Body of the Profession”. ANTA is committed to Quality Assurance and Public Safety by maintaining the highest qualification and ethical standards. As a democratic professional Association ANTA is governed by a Constitution and Code of Professional Ethics. Members can attend and vote at ANTA general meetings and elect representatives on National Council (Board of Directors). ANTA is an organisation listed in schedule one of the regulations of the Therapeutics Goods Act 1989.
ANTA is a quality organisation and aims to deliver quality service at all times.
ANTA’s mission is for Natural and Traditional Therapists to uphold and advance their standing within the community and to provide the public with best practice health care in all disciplines in Natural and Traditional Therapies.
Working with governments, researchers, educators, health funds, WorkCover authorities, professional organisations and like minded bodies, ANTA represents the interests of:
ANTA Supports Statutory Registration of Natural Therapists.
Australian Taxation Office Private Ruling Authorisation Number 21966 “ANTA is a professional association that has uniform national registration requirements for practitioners of traditional medicine and natural therapies. Consequently practitioners who are members of ANTA will be considered to be recognised professionals for the purposes of paragraph 38-10(1)(b) of the GST Act”. One Membership Fee covers all modalities.
ANTA Members are able to supply GST free services in accordance with the “GST Act” and in particular Section 38-10 (1) (B) of the “GST Act”.
ANTA sets high standards and demanding codes of practice for Members and places strong emphasis on improving knowledge and skills.
ANTA organises regular high quality national seminars with free admission for ANTA Members and Student Members. ANTA has CPE guidelines and programs that enable members to complete a minimum of 20 hours CPE per annum.
Practitioner Referral Services
ANTA members are regarded as the benchmark in Natural and Traditional Therapies and as a result ANTA members are recognised nationally by over 50 Health Funds/WorkCover Authorities. First Aid ANTA members are required to have a current First Aid qualification. This requirement assists ANTA members in receiving extensive recognition by Health Funds and WorkCover authorities. Government As a peak body representing the pinnacle of the profession, ANTA is represented and involved with all levels of Federal and State Government. Support and Assistance The ANTA National Administration Office is staffed by a team of full time staff and support and assistance is available to all ANTA Members during business hours Monday to Friday. Full Professional Insurance Cover Guild Insurance Limited have been appointed the preferred provider of Insurance for ANTA members. ANTA members are eligible to apply to participate in the Guild/ANTA Insurance facility with policies and premiums specifically developed to cover ANTA members for Professional Risks, Products Liability and General Public Liability. Guild Insurance Limited - 1800 810 213. Professional Publication “The Natural Therapist” is published and mailed to members quarterly. ANTA members are encouraged to submit articles for the publication.
Noticeboard and Classifieds Notice board information and classified advertisements are available to members at no cost.
Website The ANTA website contains a vast amount of information about ANTA, ANTA Members and Natural and Traditional Therapies for the public, practitioners and members. There is a Members Centre which contains a large amount of information and services that members can access online. You will need to contact the National Administration Office to obtain your individual password to access the Members Centre. The ANTA website is updated regularly and the latest news and information is at member’s fingertips. Advertising ANTA actively promotes and advertises the Association, ANTA members, practitioner referral free call number, website and ANTA activities on a national basis using mediums such as Health and Lifestyle publications, Exhibitions and Promotions.
eMIMS Via the ANTA Member Centre, eMIMS provides its comprehensive and trusted medicines information in a wide variety of formats that enable the busy healthcare professional to access the right information at the right time and in the most appropriate way.
eMIMS gives you the latest information in a consistent, familiar format that is easy to use and gives you confidence and peace of mind when prescribing, dispensing or administering medications.
IMgateway Members have free online access via the ANTA Member Centre to the latest IMgateway scientific information and monographs including:
Public and Media Exposure As a national Association representing practitioners at the pinnacle of the profession ANTA is frequently called upon to comment on Natural and Traditional Therapies and public health issues. Certificates ANTA members receive the following certificates:
ANTA Stationery Upon receiving membership with ANTA members receive:
Practitioner Colour Brochures On the ANTA website there is a range of colour brochure templates covering all modalities that members can download and customise to suit their practice for FREE. ANTA eNews To enable members to receive information quickly on matters relating to the profession, ANTA Members will receive ANTA eNews. Topics include media releases, latest government news, CPE notices, reports, health fund info etc. ANTA eNews is only available to ANTA members and your email address will be kept confidential and secure, together with your membership information, on the ANTA membership database. ANTA National Bursary Awards $12,000 Each year ANTA provides 12 Bursary Awards of $1,000 each to students, graduates and practitioners who are undertaking further study. All students, graduates and practitioners who are studying are eligible to apply for an ANTA National Bursary Award of $1,000.