Become a member of STAA
The Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia is made up of Registered Members who comply with professional standards which include Insurance, First Aid and on-going professional development. We also welcome Friends and Associates who do not meet the specific requirements for full registration, but do wish to stay up to date with Shiatsu-related news and be part of our community.
Associate
$85/annum
This membership level is for practitioners who are not currently practicing but would like to maintain a relationship with STAA and its community, staying up to date with news, events, and developments in the field. ​This level is also for practitioners in other aligned modalities who benefit from participating in STAA events and being involved in the community.​​​​​​
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Student
$0/annum
This membership level is for anyone currently enrolled in Shiatsu training who wishes to expand their participation and community connection by being involved in STAA events and news. Once graduated, students have to option of upgrading to a Registered or Associate level at a discounted price.
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BENEFITS​ FOR REGISTERED MEMBERS
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Can publicly advertise membership of STAAAccess to monthly Tsubo newsletterAccess to annual Pointers Journal
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Discount price for STAA events
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Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters
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Eligible to be listed on Find-a-therapist on the Association’s public website
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Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources
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Access to STAA Mentoring Program
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Privilege of voting at STAA AGMs
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Opportunity to participate on National Council
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Access to STAA online community groups
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Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content
REQUIREMENTS​
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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies HLT50207 or subsequent HLT shiatsu diploma
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Current First Aid + CPR certificate
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Professional indemnity insurance
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20 hours of Continuing Professional Development in the previous 12 months​​
BENEFITS FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS​
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Access to monthly Tsubo newsletter
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Access to annual Pointers Journal​
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Discount price for STAA events
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Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters
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Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources
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Privilege of voting at STAA AGMs
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Opportunity to participate on National Council
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Access to STAA online community groups
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Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content
REQUIREMENTS​
No requirements to join us at this level of membership
BENEFITS FOR FRIENDS​
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Access to annual Pointers Journal
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Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content
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Discount price for STAA events
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Discount if upgrading to another level of membership​​
REQUIREMENTS​
No requirements to join us at this level of membership
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
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​Access to monthly Tsubo newsletter
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Access to annual Pointers Journal
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Discount price for STAA events
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Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters
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Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources
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Opportunity to participate on National Council
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Access to STAA online community groups
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Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content
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Discount if upgrading to another level of membership​
REQUIREMENTS
​Currently enrolled in an approved Shiatsu training program
Get in touch
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss which membership level best suits your needs