WHY become a member of the RAoA? Here is our list of 21 benefits of being a member of our Association
(or you can download a details version of this document in PDF format 21 Benefits of Membership)
1. Member Support Helpline (email and telephone)
2. Listing under "Find A Practitioner" referral system (online and telephone)
3. Discounted Insurance Premiums
4. Merchandise to help with education, business growth and promotion
5. Advocating Reflexology as a viable and valuable complementary therapy to allopathic medicine
6. Member only website portal
7. RAoA organised workshops and events - National and Branch (plus discounts for IM and PM's)
8. National Conference
9. Footprints Journal quarterly publication
10. RAoA Monthly e-Newsletter
11. Bi-Monthly Branch (State) Newsletters (most Branches)
12. Participate at community events and expos for exposure, experience and to promote Reflexology
13. Access to member only industry discounts
14. Advocating Reflexology as a career nationally with approved training organisations
15. Opportunity to become a Certificate of Clinical Reflexology School
16. Local networks and international connections
17. Committee Opportunities - National and Branch (new skills, CPT points)
18. Association Surveys (to make considered decisions, better advocating/campaigning on members behalf)
19. RAoA private Facebook discussion group
20. Use of the RAoA logo and RAoA slogan
21. Mentoring Assistance
22. The only association 100% dedicated to Reflexologists (specific, relevant information and training)
Member Benefits
Our membership levels and the inclusions of each (can also be downloaded here)
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Qualifications Required for membership |
*Diploma or CoCR |
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Enrolled in Reflexology approved course |
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Graduation Certificate/Academic Transcript Required |
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Proof of enrolment |
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Membership and Certificates |
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A Professional Status Certificate |
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A copy of the Code of Ethics |
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Membership recognised internationally |
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Merchandise and Resources |
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General RAoA Merchandise (pens, CDs, clothing) |
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Member Resources (website, library, mentors) |
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FootPrints Magazine—quarterly |
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National monthly electronic eNewsletter |
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Branch Newsletters |
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Access to RAoA Webpages |
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Generic RAoA Promotional Business Cards |
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Personalised RAoA Business Cards |
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Apply for Permission to use official RAoA Logo on Personal Promotional Materials |
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Marketing |
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RAoA Directory Listing in Related Magazines and Websites |
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Profile in Members Directory on RAoA Webpage (Disclaimer on website for IM) |
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National Telephone Referral Service |
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Insurance Benefits |
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Public Liability Insurance if working on behalf of RAoA |
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Discounted Members Insurance |
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Professional Learning Opportunities |
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Members Discount Rates on RAoA Affiliated Workshops |
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Eligible to attend regular Branch Meetings |
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Hold branch and committee positions |
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Eligible to apply as Director of the National Board |
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Represent RAoA in the Public Arena |
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Attend RAoA CPT Events |
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Eligible to apply as Approved Training Provider and/or apply to teach the CoCR* |
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Support Services |
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Updates on National, International, Industry, Health News |
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Local and Government Regulation Information Updates |
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Access to Online Therapy Articles |
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Access to Research Data |
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Access to Online International Association Journals |
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Regional support groups |
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Information line |
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Libraries at Local Branches where applicable |
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Discounted advertising rates in RAoA publications |
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* Diploma or COCR - The Certificate of Clinical Reflexology is designed by the RAoA to meet the minimum education needs of Reflexologists for membership into the Reflexology Association of Australia. The Certificate is a Professional Certificate with RAoA ownership and copyright.
This Certificate is designed to work with the Government Accredited HLT Diploma of Reflexology and many of the units within the Certificate parallel the requirements of the HLT Government Accredited Diploma units to enable upgrading to the Diploma. Although it should be noted if people do want to continue onto the Diploma there will be charges from RTOs for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RAoA has no control or influence on the amount charged by RTOs.
Conditional - Professional Members are eligible to purchase Company brochures and all promotional materials including the right to use the RAoA Logo. Only Intermediate members with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance and current First Aid Certificate can purchase brochures and promotional materials, excluding items on the merchandise list marked ‘PM only’.