Our testimonials

Benefits of joining

The Australasian Association of Ayurveda Inc., founded in 1988, is a nationally recognized professional Ayurvedic association committed to upholding the best service standards for Ayurvedic Professionals in Australia. The AAA aims to maintain and improve the position and recognition of the Ayurvedic profession in the community.

  • The AAA has members across Australia.
  • The AAA is governed by a Constitution and Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • The AAA membership fee is one of the lowest, if not the lowest, professional membership fees in the industry.
  • Members can attend and vote at the AAA annual general meetings and elect representatives.

Recognition

  • AAA represents Ayurvedic professionals by working with government, educators, researchers, health funds and like-minded bodies.
  • AAA is listed in Schedule One of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 regulations.
  • AAA is recognized nationwide by a number of health funds, and it is working hard to increase the number of health funds that accept Ayurvedic consulting as a legitimate treatment.
  • AAA members can provide GST-free services in line with Section 38-10 (1) (B) of the GST Act.

Website

  • Members are given a unique password to access the website's member sections.
  • Professional Members benefit from the online feature, which allows the public to search for a AAA Professional Member by state, area, postcode, or name.
  • Professional Members' website addresses are provided as hot links in the top search field.
  • Security

    AAA member’s information and email addresses on our data base are kept confidential and secure.

    Certificates

    Members receive the following certificates for their initial registration and annual renewal:

    • Membership Certificate
    • Therapeutic Goods Advertising Certificate of Exemption

    Publications/Newsletters/Updates

    AAA delivers a quarterly newsletter that is sent to the general public and professional members throughout Australia. Content includes essays on a wide range of Ayurvedic health subjects, as well as contributions from renowned Ayurvedic scholars, instructors, and researchers. In addition, articles on daily and seasonal routines, healthy recipes, event information, and the most recent advancements and news on Ayurveda throughout the world are provided.

    • Our Professional Members are encouraged to submit articles to claim CPE points.
    • Members can access back issues of newsletters.
    • Members receive regular updates on issues affecting the Ayurvedic profession in Australia.

    CPE Program (Continuing Professional Education)

    • AAA places a strong emphasis on improving knowledge and skills.
    • To retain professional membership, you must complete at least 20 hours of CPE each year. The AAA attempts to provide frequent, high-quality programs that allow their members to earn these points each year.
    • In October 2013, the AAA staged the extremely successful three-day event 'The First Australian National Ayurveda and Yoga Symposium' in Adelaide, which included notable national and international speakers for the general public and Professional Members.
    • Ayurvedic talks are often scheduled for both the general public and professional members. Professional members who attend these events can earn four or more CPE points.
    • In October 2013 in Adelaide, the AAA organized the highly successful 3 day event: ‘The First Australian National Ayurveda and Yoga Symposium’, presenting eminent national and international speakers to the general public and Professional Members. Professional members gained 25 CPE points for attendance. The AAA will endeavor to organize these national events biennially, to be held in Adelaide and other states of Australia.
    • The AAA Website has launched an online education facility for Professional Members, complete with a login and a pay-per-session option for accessing video-taped and live-stream lectures by Ayurvedic specialists in respective fields. CPE points can be earned for each lecture. Professional members who contribute to each published item in the AAA quarterly newsletter will get CPE credit.
    • Professional members get 25 CPE points for attending. The AAA plans to hold similar national events biennially in Adelaide and other Australian states.

    Public Lectures

    • Prices may vary according to type of Event and location
    • The AAA holds public lectures in Adelaide and interstate, conducted by highly qualified Ayurvedic doctors, on a variety of interesting and current subjects.

    Student Members

    Concessions are offered to all Ayurvedic students attending AAA lectures, workshops and seminars.

    Stationery

    Complimentary note pads and pens are given to new members when they first register. Additional note pads and pens can be ordered for members at very reasonable rates.

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