COVID-19 advice to BTFA members

All Bowen therapists must be aware of the potential health implications of the extremely serious coronavirus (COVID-19) currently spreading worldwide, including Australia. Think about how the virus could affect your clinic and take necessary precautions as advised by the Australian … Read more

Research survey: an invitation to participate

Take part in a UniSA PhD student survey and help CAM researchers and practitioners in the conduct and application of research Yasamin Veziari, a registered nurse, naturopath and PhD student at the University of South Australia, is currently conducting a … Read more

Natural Therapies Review 2019-20 Update

Update 18th March 2020 The BAA and BTFA have issued a joint letter from both associations addressed to the Health and Finance Ministers. The letter outlines a request for support packages for industry and individuals in therapeutic roles to assist … Read more

BTFA-ARCCIM Research Capacity Building Program Update

The BTFA partnership with ARCCIM:UTS cannot be overstated. It underpins the BTFA leading the way nationally and internationally in research capacity building within our Profession. The interrelated key elements of the BTFA Research Capacity Building program include: • Research leadership … Read more

Update on the Natural Therapies Review 2019-20

On 7 April 2019, the Minister for Health announced an updated review of natural therapies to be led by the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Brendan Murphy, and supported by the Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel (NTREAP). … Read more

Government Review into Natural Therapies 2019-20

On 7 April 2019, the Minister for Health announced an updated review of natural therapies. The review will be led by the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Brendan Murphy, and be supported by the Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel … Read more

22nd Bowen Therapy Conference 2019

November 8th-10th, 2019 Mantra Tullamarine Hotel, Melbourne ‘Research Matters: Next Steps in Growing Bowen Therapy’ DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE PROGRAM About the conference The annual two day BTFA Bowen Therapy Conference provides a unique opportunity for all participants to … Read more

What do the health fund reforms mean for Bowen therapists?

What do the health fund reforms mean for Bowen therapists? By Zoe Porter, BTFA In October 2017, the Australian Federal Government announced major changes to health insurance coming into effect from 1st April, 2019. Private health insurance will no longer … Read more