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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 using the booking form here. 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.

Networking Groups

AMT has active networking groups in the following areas:

ACT

Coordinator: Lisa Moore
Coordinator: John Power
Coordinator: (for all enquiries) Margaret Kellett
Phone: 0418 693 018
margaretkellet@bigpond.com

The ACT networking group holds 5 meetings each year (February, April, June, August, November), with the venues alternating between North and South Canberra. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

Blue Mountains

Coordinator: Annette Cassar
Coordinator: Marlene Khoury
Coordinator: (for all enquiries) Ariana McKay
Phone: 0425 285 610
arianamckay@hotmail.com

Blue Mountains networking group holds regular meetings with an educational content. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

Illawarra

Coordinator: (for all enquires) Vanessa Hough
Phone: 0422 525 855
vanessa@purplesistermassage.com
Coordinator: Samantha Brown

The Illawarra networking group meets on the last Tuesday of every month, at the Corrimal Community Centre and alternate between meetings and presentation nights. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

Mackay

Coordinator: Annie Caruana-Kirchner
Coordinator: (for all enquiries) Wayne Meredith
Phone: 07 4943 1123
2deadlyhands@gmail.com

The Mackay networking group generally meets at a meeting room in the Mater Hospital, Philip Street, Mt Pleasant on the third Thursday of the nominated month. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

Mid North Coast

Coordinator: (for all enquires) Leigh Stevens
Phone: 02 6556 9675
Coordinator: Kathy Hogg
Coordinator: Geraldine Starr

Mid North Coast networking group holds bi-monthly meetings. These involve meetings and workshops. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

North Shore and Northern Beaches

Coordinator: (for all enquiries) Sarah Gowans
Phone: 0412 614 798
sarahmgowans@gmail.com

North Shore and Northern Beaches holds regular meetings with an educational content. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

Riverina

Coordinator: Michelle Anderson
Coordinator:Roslyn Keech
Coordinator: (for all enquires) Jodee Shead
moweld@bigpond.com

The Riverina networking group holds four meetings a year, which include an educational component and also organises workshops. Meeting dates and times are advised via email and on the Calendar of Events.

Please contact the Coordinator for any information on events or suggestions for the region.

Sunshine Coast

Coordinator: (for all enquiries) Lesley Carter
Phone: 0403 647 754

The Sunshine Coast networking group holds regular workshops.

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AMT Blog

Well, That’s Not What I Planned

“Tara is exactly the kind of massage therapist we didn’t want to lose from the industry.” COVID-19 is responsible for the early retirement of many massage therapists; including the delightful Tara Goulding, who tells us about the heartbreaking moment she knew this was the end of the road.

Building the Foundation for Massage

How do we build our knowledge of massage? As with the proverbial paddling duck, it’s what’s going on beneath the surface that makes a difference, as Douglas Nelson introduces us to the Massage Therapy Foundation and its work.

AMT Chairperson Winter Message

Have you returned to work or about to re-open? AMT Chairperson Michelle McKerron shares her first day back experience and her gratitude to the tools provided by AMT.

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