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The Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia is not for profit. We consist of registered members who comply with professional healthcare standards which include Insurance, First Aid and ongoing professional development. We also welcome Friends and Associates who do not meet the specific requirement for full registration but who wish to stay up to date with Shiatsu-related news and be part of our community.
As part of your membership STAA negotiates with the Private Health Insurance Association and individual providers to have your private health rebate reinstated. Regular updates on the progress of these negotiations are featured in our industry newsletter Tsubo.
Registered Member$280 / annumRegistered membership level is for people with a qualification wishing to practise professionally in Australia and offer private health rebates. As a registered member of STAA you have access to the STAA Mentoring Programme (a highly regarded professional support and education program) to help you develop and maintain your business. |
Associate Member$140 / annumAssociate membership level enables you to stay up to date with news, events and developments in the field. Associate membership is for practitioners in aligned modalities who could benefit from participating in STAA events and being involved in our community. |
Friend Membership$65 / annumFriend membership level is for those interested in Shiatsu who wish to be on our mailing list. This means you will be informed about STAA events and be able to advertise in our Tsubo newsletter, receive special rates to advertise in Pointers and on our website. |
Student MembershipFreeStudent membership level is for those currently enrolled in formal Shiatsu Training who wish to be involved in STAA events and keep up with our news. Once graduated a student upgrades to a Registered or Associate Membership Level. |
Membership renews each year on the 1st February Half year rate available from 1st August Please contact enquiries@staa.org.au to apply Wanting to upgrade to Registered Member? Please contact enquiries@staa.org.au Memberships are non refundable. Payment options: Bank Transfer preferred PayPal - "Pay in 4" option available If you are on leave from your practice at renewal time (taking parental, caring, medical leave or sabbatical) please contact us to pause your membership for up to one year. |
Lapsed MembersIf you were previously a member of STAA and have let your membership lapse: Before a year has passed, if for example you have taken parental leave, to reinstate membership you will need to:
| One to five years lapsed membership:
Five+ years lapsed membership:
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Membership Benefits
Registered member Benefits:
| Requirements:Registered members must be fully paid and supply current
to maintain their private health provider numbers and Find-a-Therapist listing. |
Associate MemberBenefits
Associate members are not listed on our Find-a-Therapist page. | RequirementsNo Requirements |
Student MembershipBenefits
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Friend membershipBenefits
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SponsorsRTO's and aligned educators. Sponsors can advertise in the STAA newsletter Tsubo and our bi-annual industry Pointers Journal. One ad included in our Tsubo email newsletter: $40 (Appears in Members portal page for one month) Pointers Journal:
| Code of Standards & EthicsThe STAA Code of Standards and Ethics covers:
Members are required to sign a declaration that they will comply with the Code. |
Established in 1987, the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia Inc. (STAA) is the National Peak Body representing Shiatsu Therapists. STAA is dedicated to expanding the awareness and recognition of Shiatsu in the Australian community and its integration into the healthcare system. | 0411 273 270 PO Box 22 |