ADVOCACY REPORT
Lobbying and Advocacy Report
Christine Pope | ATMS Treasurer
Friends of Parliamentary Group launching in June
ATMS continues its advocacy for natural medicine and practitioners across a range of areas in 2021 and is fortunate that with restrictions lifting in person meetings have been possible in Canberra in March and April , 2021 . We have also been working on joint advocacy with the groups known as OneCAM as well as organising a launch event for the Parliamentary Friends of Complementary and Natural Therapies in Canberra in June .
Peter Berryman as part of OneCAM has organised a pre-budget submission as part of the budget process for May , 2021 . The focus is on returning rebates to their rightful place in Private Health Insurance . ATMS Advocacy with government has also focused on the need to ensure that women who make up 80 % of practitioners do not continue to be penalised by COVID . Reintroducing rebates for therapies would be a good low cost way to support them .
ATMS is organising care packs to be delivered during Natural Medicine Week to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate . Donations of product have been received from a number of major suppliers including Orthoplex Green Ultra Buffered C , Bioceuticals Mega BQ10 , Biopractica Magnesium Diasporal , Solugel Fisiocream and Australian Bush Flowers Emergency Essence . The goal was to provide government representatives with samples of products representing as many natural medicine practices as possible .
The products will be boxed with an invitation to the launch event being the Parliamentary Friends of Complementary and Natural Therapies on the 22nd June . The care packs will be delivered to Parliament House by the CEO , Charles
Wurf and Director , Christine Pope , who have meetings in person that week .
The launch event will run from 10-2pm on Tuesday , 22 June , 2021 . The event will include a brief opening with our sponsor , Senator Sterling Grif , followed by a mini expo with tea tastings , seated massage , mini consultations and supplement tastings . The Expo has been a collaborative effort with Evolve College providing Canberra students and Bioceuticals organising the tastings . Given the restrictions we are limited to 30 people in the space at once so the event is a little smaller and we may need to rotate people through the rooms .
The focus of the care packs and the launch event is to continue to remind parliamentarians of the benefits of natural medicine and its importance to Australians . Natural medicine practitioners need to be returned to rebates as a first step .
Please join the
Parliamentary Friends of Complementary and Traditional Therapies
Product Information
Please find included in your package a number of products and services from the natural therapies sector for you to try .
ALONG WITH THE
The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society for a mini expo , including :
Fisiocrem Solugel Fisiocrem is a natural , topical pain relief gel for the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains . It is also useful to use for pain associated with minor injuries , soft tissue trauma , bruises and swelling . It uses Menthol and naturally derived active ingredients of Arnica , Hypericum , Calendula and Melaleuca . How to use
Biopractica Magnesium Diasporal Biopractica Magnesium Diasporal is an organic , highly bioavailable magnesium powder . Magnesium is currently the most depleted mineral in Australian soils and the one that works fastest to reduce your stress . It also supports your energy , muscle function , nervous system , cardiovascular & bone health . It is also useful to take in the case of nerve / muscle pain , migraines
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Apply 2- 4g ( approx . ½-1 level 5ml teaspoon ) |
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15-minute seated massage
With qualified massage therapists from The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society and Evolve College
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Find out how you are tracking physically and discuss how natural therapies can support your health and help to reduce stress |
of Fisiocrem to the affected area 2-3 times a day , or as often as required . Contraindications : None |
How to use Take one satchel in 150ml daily , preferably after food . Contraindications : none |
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bookings essential
Make your own herbal tea blend Facilitated by Naturopath , Peter Berryman
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View our extensive collection of presentations and webinars from Naturopaths , Nutritionists , Kinesiologists , Yoga Practitioners and more |
Orthoplex Green Ultra Buffered C Powder Orthoplex Green Ultra Buffered C Powder offers powerful antioxidant and immune-supporting benefits of vitamin C in a gentle , mineral ascorbate form that supports the immune system . In addition , this formula |
Australian Bush Flower Essences – Emergency Essence This natural remedy is made from Australian native plants , including Waratah , collected in the wild from |
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supports the endocrine and nervous systems , while |
all over the country . This essence has a calming effect , |
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helping to maintain skin integrity as well as collagen |
and boosts your ability to cope with distress and / or |
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anxiety . |
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How to use : Take 4g ( approx .. 1 level 5m teaspoon ) in |
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Tuesday , 22 June 10AM-2PM ( SPEAKERS FROM 10 . 15AM )
VENUE : DAME ENID LYONS ALCOVE RSVP : Rachel . Pace @ aph . gov . au Please include your preferred massage time
Due to COVID restrictions numbers are limited - so please respond early water 1-2x daily . Contraindications : None
BioCeuticals Mega B Q10 The Bioceuticals Mega B Q10 formula is a great natural formula that supports your nervous system , cellular energy and helps neutralise the effects of free radicals . It is made up of bioavailable and metabolically active forms of B vitamins together with coenzyme Q10 and other antioxidants . How to use Take one capsule a day , preferably after breakfast . Contraindications : Do not take while pregnant , on retinol or warfarin therapy without medical advice .
Take 7 drops of this remedy under your tongue or in water at any time you feel overwhelmed , anxious and / or under pressure . Contraindications : none
These products are available in pharmacies and health food stores , however , it is important that if you are on any medications you do check with your healthcare provider before using the product . Always read the label and use only as directed .
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