Latest news letter from the President
PRESIDENT'S REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
Dear Members,
I hope this email finds you well. Please find the ‘June in review’ report below.
CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE
You may have noticed changes to the website over the last month. The website has recently been refreshed, with new content, blogs, and updated resources being added regularly, so we hope that you enjoy your new experience. We are also actively working on strengthening the SEO for the AHA website and continuing to promote the site more effectively.
With this ongoing work, we are hopeful that AHA will continue to improve its online visibility and begin appearing more prominently in search results over time. We will keep you informed of our progress in this area.
AHA MARKETING STRATEGY UPDATE
We're excited to report that AHA's new marketing strategy is proving to be a tremendous success! In just the last week, we've welcomed 20 new members, reflecting the positive changes we've implemented.
Our ongoing efforts to increase brand visibility and enhance our SEO are showing great results. We're committed to continuing this strategy and will keep you updated on our progress.
WHAT HYPNOTHERAPY INDUSTRY ADVOCACY IN AUSTRALIA ACTUALLY INVOLVES
Often we get asked about our industry standards, so I thought I’d speak to the reasons this is so important from an advocacy standpoint. Advocacy is often misunderstood as lobbying alone. That is only one part of the picture. In a professional setting, effective advocacy also means building the structures that allow a field to be taken seriously by the public, by related health professions, and by practitioners themselves.
For hypnotherapy, that includes registration frameworks, codes of ethics, continuing professional development, supervision culture, recognised training pathways, and a public-facing directory that helps Australians identify practitioners who meet professional expectations. Without these foundations, the profession can appear fragmented. With them, there is a stronger basis for confidence and accountability.
If advocacy is to mean anything, it must be tied to standards. A profession grows in credibility when the public can see that there are expectations around training, conduct, and ongoing learning. It also grows when practitioners can rely on a professional community that values ethics as a lived commitment, not a line on a website. This is one of the reasons the Australian Hypnotherapists Association (AHA) continues to matter.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JODYANN AND SARAH!
We are excited to announce that Jodie and Sarah have both won a recording on our Intuto CPD platform for their outstanding contributions! Recently, we put out a call for members to provide a two to three-minute testimonial to be featured on our social media and YouTube channel, and their engaging testimonials have truly shone. As a token of our gratitude for their involvement, we are pleased to award them one free Intuto CPD workshop each.
You can view JodyAnn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEXzd43IePw and Sarah's https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vza0jRSv2sI testimonials on our YouTube channel and on the AHA website. Thank you both for your ongoing commitment to the AHA, and congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition! ?
If you would like to submit a two to three minute testimonial and win a free Intuto CPD workshop, please sent your recording to president@ahahypnotherapy.org.au
AHA INITIATIVE: NEW REGISTER OF NON-AHA SUPERVISORS
As you know AHA registered Supervisors maintain the highest of industry standards, however many of our members choose to have supervision from non-AHA registered supervisors. In order to simplify the submission of supervision hours for the benefit of our members we are excited to inform you about our new initiative created to maintain high standards of professional conduct and integrity within our supervision framework. As part of this effort, the AHA is initiating a new register of non-AHA supervisors. We believe this will help streamline the process for AHA members seeking supervision from these practitioners.
If you are a supervisor who meets the following criteria and you are not currently registered with the AHA, or are not an AHA supervisor, we would be happy to include you on this register providing:
- You are a qualified supervisor from an accepted supervision course.
- You hold current qualifications in hypnotherapy.
- You are fulfilling Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and supervision requirements with another recognised association or with the AHA.
- You are an actively practicing therapist or tutor with a recency of practice not exceeding five years.
- You have professional indemnity insurance.
To ensure ongoing compliance, a single-page, signable declaration form will need to be filled out every two years confirming adherence to these stipulations.
We appreciate your commitment to maintaining high professional standards and look forward to your participation in this initiative.
MEDIBANK PRIVATE CHANGES FOR HOME OFFICE
Just a reminder: Home-based/residential clinics for seeing clients in person will now need the following to be eligible to receive a Medibank Individual Provider Number for claiming purposes. Please note if you only see clients online, this is not required. Home clinics must now meet additional quality criteria according to Medibank’s Association Member Criteria in order to be eligible. Please find the paperwork on the website at the following link: https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/medibank-home-clinic-application-form-upload
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALE SUCCESS & FRIENDLY REMINDER
As we now enter the fourth month of our membership year, I'm pleased to share that our End of Financial Year sale on the Intuto platform has been a tremendous success! Many members took advantage of the 25% discount on some of the fantastic workshops available through the Intuto program, and it's wonderful to see such enthusiasm.
As we move forward, I’d like to offer a friendly reminder to check your progress with supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). With a quarter of the membership year already behind us, it’s a great time to ensure you have completed three months' worth of supervision and to consider your CPD activities.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
AGM Report - June 22, 2026
We are pleased to report that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Monday, June 22, 2026, was a success, with good attendance and engaging robust discussions. It was heartening to see so many members come together to share their insights and opinions on the future of our organisation.
While the lively nature of the discussions reflected the passion our members have for hypnotherapy, we recognise that we occasionally strayed from the agenda. Prior to the meeting, we emphasised the importance of focusing comments on the agenda items only and reports being delivered. Moving forward, we are committed to refining the format of our AGM to ensure that discussions remain productive and relevant.
We appreciate the professionalism displayed by the majority of attendees and acknowledge the need for a constructive atmosphere. We thank those of you who attended for your ongoing commitment to our community, and we look forward to seeing you at the next AGM meeting, where we aim to create a more positive and productive experience for all.
SYMPOSIUM 2027: DATE FOR THE DIARY
The planning for the symposium is currently underway, and the committee is exploring venues in Adelaide. If you are a local resident and wish to contribute to this event in any capacity, please contact the committee at symposium@ahahypnotherapy.org.au.
Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, 22nd May 2027. While we understand that many individuals may prefer virtual options, which will also be available, we eagerly anticipate seeing many of you in person at the event. The symposium team will be sharing further details shortly, including the timeline for abstract submissions. If you have insights or contributions to share with our hypnotherapy community, we encourage you to consider presenting at our forthcoming symposium in lovely South Australia.
EMILY’S AHA WORKSHOP REPORT
June was a big month for Workshops. We were lucky enough to have the amazing Jeetendar Damudre present a 2-day weekend workshop on Past Life Regression.
If you missed the workshop, keep an eye on our Online CPD Shop as you may be able to purchase it to watch on Intuto as soon as it has been taken through the editing process – special thanks to Hope who spends much time preparing these recordings.
You can head over to the Online CPD Shop here: Online CPD Shop
Our June EOFY sale was a great opportunity to stock up on CPD for the year; we hope you didn’t miss out on this great event!
In July, we have another great Wednesday Evening workshop for you, with Beverley Unitt presenting an Introduction to NLP on the 15th at 7:30 PM AEST. You can book for Beverley’s workshop here: Workshop Booking
If you have a speaker or a topic in mind that you would love us to hold a workshop on, reach out to Emily at workshopteam@ahahypnotherapy.org.au.
I look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Emily
HYPNOTIC IDEAS EXCHANGE
Don’t forget this one! ? We wanted to clarify that the Hypnotic Ideas Exchange (HIE) is a collaborative initiative of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), specifically organised through its North Carolina, Northern Virginia, Eastern Society, and New Jersey Component Sections. Since its inception in May 2020, the HIE has become a cornerstone for hypnosis learning and professional community building.
These dynamic virtual gatherings typically draw 70 to 100 participants per session, bringing together leading experts and practitioners to exchange valuable ideas, stories, metaphors, and techniques in the field of hypnosis. We understand many of our members are already aware of this excellent professional development opportunity, but we wanted to send this as a friendly reminder not to overlook the HIE! The meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM ET (Tuesday morning AEST), and recordings are made available for those unable to attend live.
This is a wonderful resource for expanding your knowledge, connecting with peers, and staying current in the field. We encourage you to mark your calendars and take advantage of this free opportunity!
SHARE YOUR AHA EXPERIENCE: TESTIMONIALS NEEDED!
We invite you to contribute a recorded testimonial to be featured on the AHA's YouTube channel and Facebook groups. We're seeking short (2-5 minutes) testimonials from members at all levels—whether you're new, a graduate, or an experienced professional.
If you're inspired to share what led you to join the AHA, what has motivated you to remain, and what benefits you find invaluable, we'd love to hear from you. These testimonials aim to highlight the positive aspects of our association, what we excel in, and what potential members might want to know.
Please send your recordings to president@ahahypnotherapy.org.au. All submissions will be reviewed and have the opportunity to be featured on both our YouTube and Facebook channels. As a token of appreciation, participants will be entered into a draw for a $100 voucher for CPD on the Intuto platform. We encourage members to get creative and share your unique journey with the AHA!
MEMBERS BLOG
Don’t forget to visit the Members' Blog! We are continuously updating this section of the website with great articles covering various hypnotherapeutic topics. These resources may be of interest to you and beneficial to your practice. Members' Blog
MEMBER NOTICEBOARD
Please join me in congratulating and welcoming all new members to the association. Welcome aboard!
I would also like to congratulate all returning members on their successful applications. Welcome back!
Congratulations to all of you who have successfully upgraded your membership level this month.
If anyone has any award successes to share in the President’s Report Member Notice Board, please send them through to: president@ahahypnotherapy.org.au
THERAPY BOOK REVIEWS
Pop over to the book review hub: 'Books to Inspire' if you are looking for something recommended to read or to listen to: Books to Inspire. Also, don't forget, if you have read a great book that you think is worth sharing, you can write a book review for the Hub and be awarded 2 CPD points.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
If you want to answer some fun fact questions and provide a picture of yourself, we can spotlight you in the months ahead. To be involved, all you need to do is fill in the following form and upload a picture of yourself at the following link: Member Spotlight Form.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Don't forget to check into the Facebook group and Instagram for everything current and interesting conversations.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
The next meeting dates are as follows: NB: All times are Sydney/Melbourne time.
- Supervisor Meet-up: September 21, 2026, 3 PM - 5 PM AEST
- Graduate Meet-up: July 15, 2026, 3 PM – 5 PM AEST
- World's Biggest Member Meet-up: July 17, 2026, 4 PM - 6 PM AEST
- Clinical Peer Meet-up: July 7, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM AEST
- Trainer’s Meeting: September 21, 2026, 7 PM AEST
- Special General Meeting: December 7, 2026, 7 PM AEDT
- Academic Member Meeting: March 2027 (date TBA)
- AGM Meeting: June 22, 2026, 7 PM AEST
- Symposium: May 22, 2027, South Australia
Danielle Aitken
National President
Australian Hypnotherapists Association
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