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Herb Growers - for those involved in herb production

Herb Growers is a new category of Companion membership of the NHAA, and is open to individuals and companies involved in the herb growing industry.

The NHAA recognises the great importance of  locally Australian grown herbs, particularly in regards to issues such as environmental sustainability, local jobs and local production of raw herb material to be used for medicinal purposes. We also acknowledge that many herb growers wish to be part of a professional herbal medicine organisation without themselves being clinicians.

With the increasing popularity of herbal medicine in Australia and internationally the NHAA would like to emphasise its commitment to the herb growing industry in Australia to build stronger bonds between growers and clinicians. The construction of this specific category of companion membership  is a further attempt by the NHAA to more fully incorporate herb growers into our profession and help to enhance the knowledge and practice of herb growing within our membership. One of our major aims in this development is to promote Australian herb growers to the membership and therefore to increase the economic viability of locally grown medicinal herbs.

Please note that as a herb grower, companion member you are not entitled to use the Association’s name or initials in any form, or in any way imply that you are a practitioner member of the NHAA.

Benefits of Herb Grower membership 

• Quarterly copies of the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
• Discounts to NHAA seminars, conferences and training programs
• Access to Internet forums and viewing rights to some practitioner forums
• Use of the NHAA library facilities
• Regular industry updates via website and Access newsletter 
• Other benefits and rights of the Association
• A regular  herb grower feature in each edition of the journal
• An NHAA seed bank for donations and distribution of seeds
• Advertising on an NHAA seed card that can be distributed publicly for planting
• Organisation and promotion of herb growers field days as required
• A herb growers display at the next NHAA international conference and at state seminars
• A herb growers section on the NHAA website
• Advertising of other herb grower activities from time to time as appropriate

How to Apply

Herb grower, Companion membership applications are normally processed within a week of us receiving the required paperwork.

• Print out the membership form and fill out the companion member sections on pages 1 and 3.

• Fill out the payment section of the membership form on page 4. NB: See our membership rates page for amounts as some specials are available and we have pro-rata rates for those joining part way through the year. 

• Post, Fax or Email your membership form to the NHAA.

 

Corporate membership - for the industry

Corporate membership is a special category of NHAA membership that allows those involved with the herbal medicine industry to be associated with and participate in the activities of the National Herbalists Association without the need for full training. The category is open to companies, corporations, institutions and other interested parties who have a genuine interest in supporting and furthering an ethical herbal medicine industry and profession in Australia.

Benefits of Corporate membership

• Recognition of corporate status on the inside front cover of every issue of the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism (AJMH) and within the Association newsletter Access.
• The privilege of identifying your company as an NHAA Corporate Member in your own advertising and promotional material (including use of our logo).
• One complimentary full page advertisement in AJMH or equivalent advertising annually.
• One complimentary mailing insert annually .
• 10% discount on all other NHAA advertising (journal, newsletter and mailouts) with priority positioning.
• 10% discount on all stalls at NHAA seminars (including international conferences) with priority positioning.
• Priority access to library facilities.
• Additional copies of AJMH and Access if required.

How to apply

Corporate membership applications are normally processed within a week of us receiving the required paperwork.

• Print out the membership form and fill out the Corporate member sections on pages 1 and 4.

• Fill out the payment section of the membership form on page 4. See our membership rates page. 

• Post, fax or email your membership form to the NHAA.

 

NHAA has included this category of membership as we feel it gives greater recognition and status to those who support the Association and its aims, and acknowledges your dedication to the herbal medicine industry in general.

 

 

Membership Rates

Our membership year is the same as the Australian financial year, which is from 1st July to 30th June.

We have different rates for different levels of membership and have pro-rata rates available depending on what month you join. Consult the tables below for how much you should pay and check out our special deals for possible savings.

Pro-rata tables

Full membership ($235 per annum):

• See the graduate special table if you graduated within the last 12 months
• See the full member table if you graduated more than 12 months ago

Companion and Herb Grower Companion membership ($148.50 per annum):

• See the companion member table

Student membership ($58 per annum):

• See the student member table
  

Corporate membership ($2,500 per annum)

• Corporate membership may be taken over a financial year 1 July to 30 June, or a calendar year 1 January to 31 December.
  

Current special deals

• Join as a full member within 12 months of graduating and your first year is half price! See the graduate special table for details.
• Upgrade from current student or companion member to full member and we'll waive the joining fee.
  
• Join on any level of membership at the same time as you register for the 7th International Conference on Herbal Medicine and we'll waive the joining fee.

 

Graduate special table (joining as a full member who graduated within the last 12 months)

This is our special offer of half price for your first year of membership

NB: Clause 2 applications incur an extra $65 processing fee 

Year and Month of Joining	Period covered	Journal (AJMH) issues included	Membership fee	Joining fee (not payable if currently a member)	Total to pay
January 2011 February 2011 March 2011	up to 31 December 2011	December 2010 March 2011	$117.50	$30	$147.50
April 2011 May 2011 June 2011	up to 30 June 2012	March 2011 June 2011	$117.50	$30	$147.50
July 2010 August 2010 September 2010	up to 30 June 2011	June 2010 September 2010	$117.50	$30	$147.50
October 2010 November 2010 December 2010	up to 31 December 2011	September 2010 December 2010	$117.50	$30	$147.50

Full member table (joining as a full member who graduated more than 12 months ago)

NB: Clause 2 applications incur an extra $65 processing fee 

Year and Month of Joining	Period covered	Journal (AJMH) issues included	Membership fee	Joining fee	Total to pay
November 2010 December 2010 January 2011	up to 30 June 2011	September 2010 December 2010	$117.50	$30	$147.50
February 2011 March 2011 April 2011	up to 31 December 2011	December 2010 March 2011	$176.25	$30	$206.25
May 2011 June 2011 July 2011	up to 30 June 2012	March 2011 June 2011	$235.00	$30	$265.00
August 2010 September 2010 October 2010	up to 30 June 2011	June 2010 September 2010	$176.25	$30	$206.25

Companion member table (joining as a companion or herb grower companion member)

Year and Month of Joining	Period covered	Journal (AJMH) issues included	Membership fee	Joining fee	Total to pay
November 2010 December 2010 January 2011	up to 30 June 2011	September 2010 December 2010	$74.25	$20	$94.25
February 2011 March 2011 April 2011	up to 31 December 2011	December 2010 March 2011	$111.40	$20	$131.40
May 2011 June 2011 July 2011	up to 30 June 2012	March 2011 June 2011	$148.50	$20	$168.50
August 2010 September 2010 October 2010	up to 30 June 2011	June 2010 September 2010	$111.40	$20	$131.40

Student member table (joining as a student member)

Year and Month of Joining	Period covered	Journal (AJMH) issues included	Membership fee	Joining fee	Total to pay
November 2010 December 2010 January 2011	up to 30 June 2011	September 2010 December 2010	$29.00	$10	$39
February 2011 March 2011 April 2011	up to 31 December 2011	December 2010 March 2011	$43.50	$10	$53.50
May 2011 June 2011 July 2011	up to 30 June 2012	March 2011 June 2011	$58.00	$10	$68
August 2010 September 2010 October 2010	up to 30 June 2011	June 2010 September 2010	$43.50	$10	$53.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ATSI Membership - for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

ATSI membership of the NHAA is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners who have met our training requirements in bush medicine and Western herbal medicine. This is a new category developed in 2008 in recognition and support of the work of  Marr Mooditj Aboriginal Health Training College in Perth WA.

ATSI members are qualified to treat members of their family and community only.

Benefits of ATSI membership

• Quarterly copies of the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
• Access to Internet and practitioner forums
• Regular industry updates via website and Access newsletter
• Discounts to NHAA seminars, conferences and training programs
• Use of the NHAA library facilities 
• Use of the Association's name, initials (must include the initals ATSI) and logo 
• Full Association voting rights
• The right to stand for nomination to the NHAA Board of Directors
• Other benefits and rights of the Association

How to Apply

To apply for ATSI membership you must have completed a Certificate IV in Bush and Western Herbal Medicine at Marr Mooditj Aboriginal Health Training College in Perth, WA.

ATSI applications are normally processed within a week of us receiving the required paperwork.

• Print out the membership form, then fill in the top half of page 1 and tick the boxes “Full ATSI membership” on page 1 and “Full ATSI member” on page 2.
• Attach a copy of your qualifications, including evidence of your date of enrolment.
• On page 3 fill in the top box (full membership continued) with your full name to appear on your certificate and sign and date in both places under the Code of Ethics.

• On page 4 complete the payment details (or make note of any special awards or scholarships). ATSI membership is $60 a year plus a $5 joining fee.

• Post your membership form and documents to the NHAA.

 

 

 

 

Membership form

You can use the attached membership form to apply for full, ATSI, student, companion or corporate membership. Please read the information below to see which category is best for you. Note that restrictions apply to full, ATSI and student membership. If you have any questions please contact the office.

Companion Membership - for everyone

Companion membership of the NHAA is open to any individuals with an interest in herbal medicine.

Companies or institutions who wish to subscribe to the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism are also welcome to join as Companion members. NB: This does not include access to internet forums or web content and allows event discounts to one individual only.

Please note that as a companion member you are not entitled to use the Association’s name or initials in any form, or in any way imply that you are a practitioner member of the NHAA.

Benefits of Companion membership 

• Quarterly copies of the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
• Discounts to NHAA seminars, conferences and training programs
• Access to Internet forums and viewing rights to some practitioner forums
• Use of the NHAA library facilities
  
• Regular industry updates via website and Access newsletter 
• Other benefits and rights of the Association

How to Apply

Companion membership applications are normally processed within a week of us receiving the required paperwork.

• Print out the membership form and fill out the companion member sections on pages 1 and 3.

• Fill out the payment section of the membership form on page 4. NB: See our membership rates page for amounts as some specials are available and we have pro-rata rates for those joining part way through the year. 

• Post, Fax or Email your membership form to the NHAA.

 

Student Membership - for students of herbal & naturopathic medicine

Student membership of the NHAA is open to those currently undertaking formal studies in herbal or naturopathic medicine.

Benefits of Student membership 

• Quarterly copies of the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
• Access to Internet forums and viewing rights to some practitioner forums
• Use of the NHAA library facilities
  
• Discounts to NHAA seminars, conferences and training programs
• Regular industry updates via website and Access newsletter 
• Other benefits and rights of the Association

How to Apply

You can apply for student membership regardless of whether the course you are studying is accredited with the NHAA. However, you may not be able to join as a full member on completion of your course. See our Accredited courses and Full membership pages for more information on this. 

Student membership applications are normally processed within a week of us receiving the required paperwork.

• Print out the membership form and fill out the student member sections on pages 1 and 3.
• Attach evidence of your current student status. This can be a copy of your current student ID card, enrolment receipt or anything similar to show you are currently enrolled as a student. Please use evidence that is dated to show currency. NB: We cannot process your membership until we receive this.
  

• Fill out the payment section of the membership form on page 4. NB: See our membership rates page for amounts as some specials are available and we have pro-rata rates for those joining part way through the year. 

• Post, Fax or Email your membership form and documents to the NHAA.
  

 

Full Membership - for trained herbalists

Full Membership of the NHAA is open to herbalists and naturopaths who have met our training requirements in health sciences, western herbal medicine and supervised clinical practice. 

If you are upgrading from current student or companion membership, the same process applies but we will waive the joining fee.

If you join as a full member within 12 months of graduating your first year is half price! 

Types of Full membership

You can join as a Practicing or Non-practicing full member:

• Costs and most entitlements are the same.
  
• Both must supply annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
• Practicing full members only must also supply insurance and first aid information, are listed on Find-a-Practitioner, and are eligible for Health Fund provider status (where applicable). 
  
• Full members can convert between Practicing and Non-practicing as they wish.

Benefits of Full membership 

• Quarterly copies of the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
• Annual TGA Advertising Exemption Certificate
• Provider status with Health Funds (where applicable)
  
• The ability to obtain professional indemnity insurance
• The right to supply GST free consultations
• Access to Internet and practitioner forums
• Regular industry updates via website and Access newsletter
• Discounts to NHAA seminars, conferences and training programs
  
• Use of the NHAA library facilities 
• Use of the Association's name, initials and logo 
• Full Association voting rights
• The right to stand for nomination to the NHAA Board of Directors
• Other benefits and rights of the Association

How to Apply

How you apply for full membership depends on whether the course you completed was accredited with us, and how recently you graduated.

Step 1: Check the NHAA Accredited Courses information to see if your qualification is (or was) accredited with us.

Step 2:

• If your course is (or was) accredited, you are eligible to join through our Clause 1 category.
  
• If your course is (or was) not accredited, you can apply through our Clause 2 category.

If you are unsure, please contact the office

Applying via Clause 1

Clause 1 is for those who have completed an NHAA accredited course. This means the course has been pre-approved to meet our education and training standards and graduates are automatically eligible for full membership. 

Clause 1 applications are normally processed within a week of us receiving the required paperwork.

• Print the membership form and fill out the full member sections on pages 1, 2 and 3.
• Attach certified copies of your qualifications. If you do not yet have your qualification document/s, you can send copies of your transcripts (these must clearly indicate that you have graduated), or a letter from your school stating that you have graduated. NB: All copies must be certified and we cannot process your membership until we receive these.
  
• Attach evidence of your enrollment date to verify that you were enrolled in an accredited course. This is most often indicated on your transcripts but could be an enrollment receipt etc.
  

• If you wish to join as a practicing full member, attach copies of your insurance and first aid. Please read our insurance and first aid information for minimum requirements. NB: You can forward this information later if you do not have it yet.

• If your qualification is more than a year old, attach evidence of a minimum of 50 points of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) acquired in the last 12 months. Our CPE page will explain how to do this. NB: You must include both the CPE diary sheet and evidence of what you have recorded on it. 
  

• Fill out the payment section of the membership form on page 4. NB: See our membership rates page for amounts as some specials are available and we have pro-rata rates for those joining part way through the year. 

• Post your membership form and documents to the NHAA. Remember, we must have the original certified copies of your documents, so faxed or scanned copies are not acceptable.

Applying via Clause 2

Clause 2 is for those who have not completed an NHAA accredited course. Because we do not know the course content or level of clinical experience, we need more information from you to determine your eligibility for full membership.  

In processing a Clause 2 application, our examiners cross-check your individual course subjects and hours against our education standards. They also take into consideration any other training and clinical experience. Thus the process can take between 1-3 weeks, depending on the level of information you supply. Once you submit your paperwork, you will be contacted by one of our examiners who will keep you up to date with progress and let you know if there is anything else they need.

• Print out the membership form and fill out the full member sections on page 1, 2 and 3.
• Attach certified copies of the documents listed in the Clause 2 evidence guide. If you fall into category 2, you will also need to include evidence of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) - our CPE page will explain how to do this (you must include both the CPE diary sheet and evidence of what you have recorded on it).  NB: All copies must be certified and we cannot process your membership until we receive these.
  

• If you wish to join as a practicing full member, attach copies of your insurance and first aid. Please read our insurance and first aid information for minimum requirements. NB: You can forward this information later if you do not have it yet.

• Fill out the payment section of the membership form on page 4. NB: Clause 2 applications incur an extra $65 processing fee. Please enclose this fee with your application. Membership fees can be paid once your application is finalised. See our membership rates page for amounts as some specials are available and we have pro-rata rates for those joining part way through the year. 

• Post your membership form and documents to the NHAA. Remember, we must have the original certified copies of your documents, so faxed or scanned copies are not acceptable.

 

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