Become a member of STAA
The Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia is made up of Registered Members who comply with health care standards which include Insurance, First Aid and on going professional development. We also welcome Friends and Associates who do not meet the specific requirement for full registration but do wish to stay up to date with Shiatsu-related news and be part of our community.
Registered Member
$230/annum
This membership level is for people with a qualification wishing to practise professionally in Australia. As a registered member of STAA you have access to the STAA Mentoring Program (highly regarded professional support and education program) to help you develop and maintain your business.
Associate Member
$85/annum
This membership level is for people who are not currently practising professionally but would like to maintain a relationship with STAA and its community. This level enables you to stay up to date with news, events and developments in the field. ​ Associate membership is also for practitioners in aligned modalities who could benefit from participating in STAA events and being involved in our community.​​​​​​
Lapsed Members
If you were previously a member of STAA and have let your registration lapse:
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Before a year has passed, if for example you have taken Maternity/Paternity leave or lapsed due to medical reason, you will need to:
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Pay a membership fee of $230 + $100 Admin fee
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Show 10 CPE points
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Produce evidence of Diploma Qualification​
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One - five years ​lapsed membership:
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Pay $230 membership fee + $100 Admin fee
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Show Diploma Qualification
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Enrol in 2 years of the STAA Mentoring Program​
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​ Five + years lapsed membership​
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You will need to enquire about a diploma upgrade with Registered Training Organisation​.
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As of 2025 the current RTO offering Shiatsu Diploma Upgrade Programs is the Australian Shiatsu College ​
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REGISTERED MEMBERS CAN:
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Publicly advertise in our monthly Tsubo newsletter and bi-annual Pointers journal
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Utilise the STAA logo on personal marketing material
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Access a discounted price for STAA events
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Access a discounted price for the STAA Mentoring Program
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Register for the Find-a-Therapist feature on the STAA website
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Access the STAA Member Portal which includes further resources
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Vote at STAA Annual General Meeting
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Participate in STAA's National Council
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Access online community groups
REQUIREMENTS​
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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies HLT50207, HLT50212 or HLT 50215
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Current First Aid + CPR certificate (CPR refreshed annually)
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Professional indemnity insurance to the value of $20 million
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20 points of Continued Professional Development annually
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CAN:​
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Access monthly Tsubo newsletter
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Access bi-annual Pointers Journal​
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Receive discount price for STAA events
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Participate in the STAA Mentoring Program
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Access STAA Member Portal which includes further resources
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Participate in National Council
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Access STAA online community groups
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Advertise freely in Tsubo + Pointers
REQUIREMENTS​
No requirements
FRIENDS MEMBERS CAN:​
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Access bi-annual Pointers Journal
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Advertise in Tsubo + Pointers
REQUIREMENTS​
No requirements
STUDENTS CAN:
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​Access to monthly Tsubo newsletter
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Access to annual Pointers Journal
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Discount price for STAA events
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Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters
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Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources
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Opportunity to participate on National Council
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Access to STAA online community groups
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Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content​
REQUIREMENTS
​Currently enrolled in an approved Shiatsu training program
Get in touch
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss which membership level best suits your needs