Why Join the Australian Hypnotherapists' Association
What does the AHA
offer you that other associations don't?
Thank you for your
interest in joining the Australian Hypnotherapists Association, the accompanying
information on this site explains the mission and membership criteria of the
AHA. Please do not hesitate to phone us on our Free Advisory Line 1800 067
557 (9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday), if there are any points that need clarifying or do not fully explain what
is required.
The AHA is
the National Registration Body for Hypnotherapists. The AHA has been the
Peak Body in Australia for hypnotherapy and hypnotherapists since 1949 and is the
oldest, largest and most recognised hypnotherapy organisation in Australia. It is a national
and progressive professional association that fulfils a critical role within the
Australian hypnotherapy industry.
A Supportive Professional Association
The AHA is an independent association that offers
its members services and benefits second to none.
The AHA is primarily
concerned with providing a unified voice for the hypnotherapy industry; with
establishing a national complaints tribunal and supporting its members; by
providing a consistent Code of Ethics; by setting Industry Standards for all
hypnotherapists; by maintaining a national register of practicing
hypnotherapists; by lobbying on behalf of its membership the health fund for
rebates for members' clients; by lobbying the government for better
recognition of the profession; by making the general public more aware of
the hypnotherapy profession and the availability of reputable hypnotherapists;
by lobbying the Insurance companies for fair and reasonable insurance coverage,
and for the formal recognition of hypnotherapy as a separate profession. The AHA
is the "voice of Hypnotherapists."
National Registers
The AHA has four National Registers
1. National Register of all members, both practicing and non
practicing
2. Find a Hypnotherapist Register, on the Website for the
public looking for a qualified hypnotherapist
3. Find a Foreign Language Speaking Hypnotherapist Register,
on the Website for the public looking for a qualified
foreign language speaking hypnotherapist
4. Professional Supervisor Register, on the website for hypnotherapists looking for a qualified
clinical hypnotherapy supervisor
The AHA will continually update the
National Hypnotherapist Register.
This register reflects registration of practicing clinical
members of the AHA. It is important for members to be listed
on the
National Register to affirm to the public they are in fact
registered hypnotherapists. After all it is registration
that separates professional hypnotherapists from the rest
and reflects accountability to the public, government and
other agencies. Entry to the National Register or to maintain a
presence on the National Register will require continued membership
of the AHA as a clinical member. However no information is
given out on members details without their prior permission.
AHA Free Advisory Line
The AHA has a Free
Advisory Line for the public to use 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, to answer
questions and be recommended to a hypnotherapist in their area. Thus the
association receives phone calls from the public asking for a hypnotherapist on
a regular basis and we refer these enquires on to our registered members. Due to
having the Free Advisory Line a member of the Executive is also available for
our members 8 hours a day, 7 days a week .
Effective Lobbying
The AHA National Executive lobbies
governments (both state & federal) and meets with other professionals regularly.
We are doing it, not just talking about it.
The Largest Hypnotherapy Association In Australia
As the largest independent
hypnotherapy association in Australia, the AHA's high
standards have withstood the test of time. For nearly sixty
years now it has been the leader in the field and it
now invites all practicing hypnotherapists in Australia, New
Zealand and overseas, that are interested in joining this
highly respected progressive, proactive and
continuously expanding hypnotherapy association, to apply
for membership.
Private Health Fund provider Numbers
The AHA was the first hypnotherapy
association to successfully negotiate provider numbers
specifically for hypnotherapists in Australia. All AHA
clinical members are eligible to apply for a provider number
from most of the Health Funds. For further information phone
the Free Advisory Line 1800 067 557
The AHA is a
non-profit organisation
The AHA is a non-profit
association with membership fees re-invested in various ways to promote the aims
and objectives of the Association.
The AHA offers a
continuing education programme
To help members
keep abreast with the latest techniques and new developments that are happening
in the field of clinical hypnotherapy the AHA maintains a Continuing Education
Program that consists of seminars, workshops and discussion/support groups, as
well as supervision sessions etc. The AHA also holds regular General Meetings
followed by the opportunity for members to meet informally over lunch or supper, thus
giving members the opportunity to socialize, network and exchange ideas and
knowledge about their particular areas of interest or expertise.
Low
Cost Professional Indemnity Insurance
The
AHA has negotiated on behalf of its members low cost
professional indemnity insurance cover with Insurance House
(application form can be down loaded from the AHA website).
AHA Recognition
The AHA has been
recognised as the authority on clinical Hypnotherapy by Federal and State
Governments as well as by private agencies. AHA members are regularly invited
to speak to service Clubs and the various community groups about the profession
of clinical hypnotherapy. Members are accepted as providers by most Health
Insurance Funds.
Hypnopatter - eJournal
AHA sends out a quarterly e-magazine to keep members
informed of happenings within the association and industry. The e-magazine
contains articles and information on conferences, workshops, therapies, overseas
news, business building hints, register of supervisors, fact pages, comments
from members and also has a very competitive advertising scheme. The e-magazine
is free to all members who supply us with an email address. Members are
encouraged to submit articles/papers for publication.
Promotional
Opportunities
The AHA offers its members a number
of promotional opportunities.
- Free Listings on the Register
- Free active link to your own
email address and websites
- Personalised description of
your qualifications and specialties
- Receive additional telephone
referrals from the AHA Free Advisory Line (answered 5
days a week from 9:00am to 5:00 pm)
- Your own listing in the Yellow
Pages (& Yellow Pages online) under the AHA Banner
- Opportunity to be published in
our e-journal. As a member you receive 6 issues free
each year.
Regular
Workshops
The AHA holds regular one day
workshops in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA. These workshops are attended by well known speakers
and experts in their field. The AHA also advertises workshops for its members as
part of its contribution to helping members with their continuing
professional development. Advertising costs are available on request from the editor. AHA
members are given substantial discounts to AHA workshops.
The AHA
Offers Continuing Education Programmes and Networking
Opportunities
To help members keep abreast with the latest techniques and
new developments that are happening in the field of clinical
hypnotherapy the AHA:
- Maintains a
Continuing Education Program that consists of discounted
seminars, workshops and support groups, as well as
supervisors willing to help you with your career
progress
- The AHA
also holds regular General Meetings followed by the
opportunity for members to meet informally over lunch or
supper, thus giving members the opportunity to
socialize, network and exchange ideas and knowledge
about their particular areas of interest or expertise.
- The AHA
also offers an Online Discussion Group to help members
with problem cases. If members have a question about a
condition they haven’t encountered before, or understand
how to resolve, they can put it to the online Discussion
Group where other members can offer a range of
suggestions regarding treatment.
If you are Hypnotherapy student or qualified
Hypnotherapist looking for a supportive association to
be part of, why not join the AHA today and become part
of our friendly and supportive community.
State Chapters
AHA has established a number of
State Chapters and has members in the ACT, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland,
South Australia and
Western Australia. All members of AHA are invited to join their State Chapter.
State Chapters meet regularly and have annual elections for the state management
committee. The role of State Chapters is to provide members with one day
workshops/seminars and a venue to meet and discuss industry and local issues.
State Chapters also advise the national executive of any relevant state issues
that need addressing. State Chapters give the AHA a local power base from which
to approach state governments and organisations in relation to hypnotherapy
industry issues. All members are asked to support their State Chapters by
joining at either associate of clinical levels and becoming pro-active to ensure
AHA members are recognised at the highest levels of private and government
organisations.
The AHA
has established a reciprocal agreement with both the UK
General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and the
Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists (ARCH
Canada) that permits AHA registered practitioners who
relocate to these respective countries to transfer across at
their equivalent level of registration without the need to
go through the formal entry process and evaluation.
Such an
alliance between these major bodies can only bode well for
the promotion of excellence and unity within the profession
of Hypnotherapy on a truly international basis.
Practitioners who may be considering relocation to
either England or Canada should contact the AHA Head Office
for full information on the scheme.
As the
GHSC is arguably the world’s largest and most successful
professional hypnotherapy body this alliance reflects the
AHA’s high standing within the international hypnotherapy
community and an international recognition of the AHA as the
Australian Hypnotherapy Peak Body and as an association that
meets international standards.
International
Affilliations
The AHA has an International
Affiliation with the following international associations to enable the AHA to
keep members informed about world movements in the hypnotherapy profession and
to share links and ideas for the improvement and advancement of the art and
science of hypnosis and hypnotherapy:
to share
links and ideas for the improvement
and advancement of the art and science of hypnosis and
hypnotherapy.
Membership with these
associations also reflects an international recognition of the AHA as the
Australian
hypnotherapy body and as an association that meets international standards.
The AHA invites the members of these
affiliated organisations to apply for membership. Should
members from these associations be moving to Australia, we
would welcome their membership application.
The AHA
acknowledges the importance of seniors
In the
Seniors Card Discount Directory, under 'Allied Medical Practitioners', the AHA
acknowledges the importance of our Senior citizens by listing hypnotherapists
who have offered a minimum of 10% discount to Senior Card holders. Over the
years many seniors have formed habits and anxieties that are now having a
detrimental affect on their ability to enjoy their hard-earned right to
relaxation, health and happiness. Habits and anxieties that they are now finding
difficult to overcome. To get help and find the name of a
participating hypnotherapist, Senior Card members are able to call the
Association's Free Advisory Line on 1800 067 557 (9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday
- Friday).
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