STAA Annual General Meeting 2026 (Tuesday, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

STAA invites you to attend its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 7pm, online via Zoom.

We hope you can join us to reflect on 2025, to hear about important initiatives and STAA's future. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and raise any issues.

STAA Annual Report 2026

This report includes reflections from all current National Council members on the previous year's events, membership statistics, initiatives, and financial health.

Serving on National Council provides a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate and professionally develop. To be nominated (or self nominate) and participate in the decision-making processes that affect the membership please contact enquiries@staa.org.au with your nomination.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity with a current National Council Member, including details of commitment and benefits, please email enquiries@staa.org.au

To attend

Please register and you will be sent a link for the online Zoom session.

Unable to attend?

Please email enquiries@staa.org.au by Thursday 30th April 2026 to nominate someone else to attend in your place.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference: Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom (Earlybird pricing available til 1st May) (Friday, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMT

2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference
Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom
Canberra 25–27 September 2026

Join us in Canberra, the ‘meeting place’ and home of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, for a landmark gathering of Australia’s shiatsu community to honour our roots, celebrate our present and step boldly into the future.

The 2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference, Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom, is a two and a half day immersive experience designed to unite practitioners, students, teachers, and supporters of shiatsu from across the country. Together, we will celebrate the lineage and legacy of our elders, acknowledge the evolution of our profession in Australia, and explore the emerging directions shaping the future of shiatsu.

This inspiring event will feature ;

Two nights accommodation
Fully catered
Engaging hands-on workshops
Insightful panel discussion hosted by Dorothy Douglas
Meaningful networking opportunities
Daily morning 'Do in' sessions with 70 medicinally useful, simple exercise techniques hosted by Linda Rago
Community celebrations honouring the wisdom of those who paved the way

Participate in practical workshops and presentations from some of Australia's most senior shiatsu therapists including...

Ken Mclean

Catherine Caven

Stuart Forsyth

Lisa Masters

Lilly Harris

Marjorie Jane Scott

Set within the welcoming surrounds of The Pavilion Hotel with convenient on-site accommodation (included in conference package) allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without additional planning or hidden costs. We want you to focus on learning, connecting, and being part of this special gathering.

As shiatsu continues to re-establishes its place within Australia’s broader healthcare landscape, this gathering is an opportunity to strengthen our collective voice, deepen professional relationships, and envision a vibrant and unified future.

Come together. Learn together. Honour together.
Let’s unite to shape a bright future for shiatsu in Australia.

20 CPE Points - 100% tax deductible for working shiatsu therapists

Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia upcoming events

STAA Annual General Meeting 2026 (Tuesday, May 05, 2026)

2026 STAA Shiatsu Conference: Celebrating Past, Present & Future Wisdom (Earlybird pricing available til 1st May) (Friday, September 25, 2026)