ANPA - Australian Naturopathic Practitioners' Association

Why Become an ANPA Member?

The Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association is the only association in Australia whose members are all naturopaths. 

ANPA recognises the role and responsibility of setting standards of ethical behaviour expected of Naturopaths. 

Therefore, ANPA's Code of Ethics sets out a set of fundamental principles that should guide members as they conduct themselves professionally. It is mandatory for all ANPA practitioners to adhere to the Code.

ANPA prioritises membership support. They are committed to the ongoing growth and development of the profession, to communication and education, and to the good governance of members. 

As an association, they are conscious of the political environment and its impact on practitioners and the public alike. 

The media is also monitored for messages that may affect the naturopathic profession's profile or awareness.

Benefits of Being an ANPA Member

• ANPA is involved in making sure that the multiple voices of Naturopaths in Australia are heard and securing a future for them that is cohesive and visionary.
• Full Membership Support - Naturopaths supporting Naturopaths to achieve success.
• New Graduate Support - ANPA recognises the challenges and the critical role they play in helping new naturopaths thrive and succeed.
• Student Support - The Naturopathic Association supports student naturopaths by acknowledging they have different needs than naturopaths in practice. 

Students always appreciate financial aid, and ANPA provides bursaries at various educational institutions. 

As ANPA strives to provide a platform for student voices to be heard by the ANPA committee, they have designated a section in their e-newsletter for student needs and issues.

• Competitively Priced Professional Indemnity Insurance - Fenton Green & Co. offers professional indemnity insurance to ANPA members.
• CPE Program - Continuing education is essential for professionals working in an ever-changing field.
• Clinical Observation or Supervision - Experienced naturopaths are available throughout the country.
• Local ANPA Chapters - A place to network, share cases, network and share ideas with colleagues.
• Communication - Members and the ANPA communicate through a state-of-the-art Website and a monthly E-Newsletter as well as offering public access to practitioners at any time.
• Regular Updates - Updates related to Naturopathic practise and issues affecting practitioners.
• Discussion Board - An online platform for remote practitioners to stay in touch, and discuss issues affecting their field with more experienced colleagues.
• Business Support - Since a successful naturopathic practice requires business skills, ANPA intends to offer continuing education and information in this area.
• Support for the Registration of Naturopaths - The ANPA is a member of the steering committee for the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH).
• Annual Practitioner Excellence Awards - A naturopathic professional's contribution to the growth and promotion of the profession is recognised by these awards.
• Political representation at all levels of government - ANPA's Federation of Natural and Traditional Therapists membership has played a major role in the development of the Schedule 1 listing and TGA exemption certificates for practitioners, as well as the Health Training Package (minimum education standards for complementary therapies). As part of its efforts to further the professionalism of natural practitioners, the ANPA continues to lobby government officials, meet with insurers and other relevant organisations.
• Clinic Support - Stationery, receipt books, remedy labels. Reduced rates for ANPA educational training webinars and workshops.

ANPA members are supported from the time they are students of naturopathic medicine through graduation and beyond. 

Take advantage of exclusive membership benefits and opportunities, sign up today!