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This section includes AMT media releases, position statements and information about AMT’s consumer campaigns.

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This section includes a searchable database for members of the public seeking a qualified massage therapist and helpful information about what questions to ask when making an appointment.

Classifieds

AMT Web Classifieds is available to AMT members and non-members.

There is a fee of $25.00 for AMT members and $100 for non-members for advertisements to a maximum 100 words.

You can submit your copy online by emailing it directly to Head Office Please include a contact phone number and address with your email and your AMT membership number if applicable. Ads will be published for two months.

Please note: AMT will not advertise positions that pay by piece rates/per massage because these do not comply with Fair Work and NES provisions. We will only advertise massage-related goods and services, and other relevant notices. We cannot advertise the private clinics of individual AMT members.

Student Membership

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AMT is currently offering free student membership to enrolled full or part time students of massage therapy who are willing to subscribe to the AMT Blog. You must have a valid email address to take up this offer.

Please note that all student members of AMT are also required to provide a national police check to be admitted to AMT. For information about AMT's police check requirements and how to obtain one, please go here.

Sign up for free student membership online here. You will need to apply at least 2 months before expected completion of your course or an administration fee will be incurred.

Benefits

Professional recognition and credibility
Up to date industry information
Professional insurance at reduced cost (some conditions apply). For more information about student insurance please go here
AMT meetings, workshops and the Annual Conference at reduced rates
Student certificate of membership
Sporting and other events under the AMT banner
Networking with professional therapists

When can I become a member of AMT?

You can become a student member as soon as you start your course.
Apply online here.

AMT recognises the following government-accredited courses:

Certificate IV in Massage (HLT42015)
Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015)
Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (HLT52115)
Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies (HLT52215)
Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Soft Tissue Therapy)
Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (22316VIC)

For more information about Student Insurance please go here.

We encourage membership early in your training.

Please note: Your student membership application will usually be processed within two weeks of receipt of all documentation at AMT Head Office and you will be notified of the result in writing.

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AMT Blog

Modality Jiggery Pokery*

AMT recently had some dialogue with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt regarding the April 1 changes to private health insurance rules. Rebecca Barnett reports that we might be scratching our heads even more now.

Whose Approval Do We Seek?

Do massage therapists have a professional esteem problem? Or do we have a problem with believing the data? Rebecca Barnett asks, what will it take for massage therapists to accept that we’re looking pretty fine?

Improving Quality of Care

Massage therapy struggles with the baggage of outdated ideas. How can Massage Therapists rethink their practice to keep up with other professions? Toby Coy shares his thoughts.

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