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ACUPUNCTURE NOW AUSTRALIA



Advancing acupuncture in Australia for healthier communities



ABOUT





Who is Acupuncture Now Australia?



Our PURPOSE is to Advance Acupuncture in Australia for Healthier Communities
Our VISION is Acupuncture is Accessible as an Essential part of Australia’s Heath Care System.
Our VALUES are: Ethical, Evidence driven, Inclusive, Compassionate



Acupuncture Now Australia (ANA) is a company, limited by guarantee.


As a company, limited by guarantee, ANA has a professionally written constitution and must conduct its affairs in line with Australian laws governing companies.


ANA has no paid employees and is run by a group of dedicated volunteers. These volunteers are all directors of the company and participate in regular Board meetings.


As Directors, there is no financial reward for their involvement with ANA.


The voluntary nature of their involvement with ANA does not diminish these volunteers’ fiduciary and other legal responsibility to the Board and supporters of ANA.



View the ANA Strategic Plan 2021-2024





Objective 1: Increase Awareness





We are strongly commited to raising awareness of acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) within medicine and allied health, and among the general public. We aim to:

  1. Educate health professionals and increase collaboration,
  2. Increase public awareness on the benefits of acupuncture, and
  3. Engage the TEAM profession in ANA’s work.


Objective 2: Empower the Profession





Most Registered Acupuncturists are small businesses, working as sole practitioners or in group practices. By working collaboratively we can empower and upskill each other as practitioners, business people and in life. We support iniatived that include:

  1. Professional and personal self-care support and connection, and
  2. Upskilling practitioners with tools for sustainable business and referral pathways.


Objective 3: Be sustainable & adaptable





We are a not for profit organisation with supporters offering time, skills and funds to assist us in our purpose. To be of service, we must be a healthy organisation, so we strive for:

  1. Financial diversity and longevity
  2. Nurture organisational culture
  3. Excellence in governance




ACUPUNCTURE NOW AUSTRALIA