Reset / refresh your insurance

Start the new year with confidence – your 4-step insurance housekeeping guide While uncertainty is unsettling, there are some steps you can take to feel more confident as we head into 2022.  Start with a review of your insurance details … Read more

Government assistance available for Bowen therapists

BTFA members who reside and work in QLD, NSW, VIC and SA who have been adversely affected by recent lockdowns may be eligible for financial support. Below are the government support packages that the BTFA is aware of in each … Read more

Webinars for BTFA members

equine webinar

As COVID19 continues to be an ongoing issue, the BTFA is hosting a series of webinars in 2021 to help our members gain CPE points from home. At present the webinars attract 2  CPE points per hour. A webinar attendance … Read more

COVID-19 infection control training module – CPE opportunity

COVID-19 infection control training  The Australian Government has recently released a free 30-minute online training module, designed for health care workers in all settings. It covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19. BTFA members can claim 5 … Read more

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