ANTA - Australian Natural Therapists Association

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ANTA was founded in 1955 and represents the multi-disciplinary interests of approximately 10,500 accredited practitioners Australia-wide. ANTA is one of the original Schedule 1 bodies as defined in the regulations of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

For over 60 years the ANTA name has been synonymous with "Quality" and " Peak of the Profession". ANTA is committed to Quality Assurance and Public Safety by maintaining the highest Qualification and Ethical Standards. Our members prime concern is your optimum health. Working with Governments, Researchers, Educators, Health Funds, WorkCover Authorities and Professional Organisations, ANTA represents the interests of:

• Acupuncture


• Aromatherapy


• Ayurvedic Medicine


• Chinese Herbal Medicine


• Chiropractic/Osteopathy


• Counselling


• Homoeopathy


• Myotherapy


• Musculoskeletal Therapy


• Naturopathy


• Nutrition


• Oriental Remedial Massage Therapy


• Remedial Massage Therapy


• Shiatsu


• Traditional Chinese Medicine


• Western Herbal Medicine

ANTA is committed to continuous quality improvement and providing the Australian public with the highest possible standards for the conduct and safety of traditional medicine and natural therapy practitioners, and addresses standards for conduct and safety

ANTA is a public company limited by guarantee, and is governed by a National Council [Board of Directors] which is elected by the Members of the Association for a term of 3 years.   The Council in turn elects all office bearing positions within the Association, which are for a term of 1 year.

National Council is supported by the services of a full time Executive Officer, full time Company Secretary and full time National Administration Office Staff. 

ANTA practises a policy of consultation with representatives of all stakeholders of traditional medicine and natural therapies, as well as being available to all government and regulatory bodies associated with the professions.

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Persons wishing to discuss with ANTA any matters relevant to the professions of traditional medicine and natural therapies should contact the Australian Natural Therapists Association Limited on free-call: 1800 817 577.