Accredited Professional Membership

IAAMA does not recognise any courses with practical subjects provided by Online or Distance or External Modes of learning.

Australian Qualification and practicing in Australia

To be eligible for Accredited Professional Membership with the IAAMA you are required to have completed a Diploma level course recognised under the government health training packages.

HLT52315 Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy 

It is essential that you fully complete your application and supply all supporting documentation certified as required. Applications are assessed on the information supplied and reviewed by the National Council in accordance with IAAMA membership requirements at the time of application. Accredited Professional Members may apply for private health fund provider status.

International Qualification and intending to practice in Australia

If you are living and practicing in Australia but have an international qualification, to apply for Accredited Professional Membership you must contact an Australian Registered Training Organisation offering a Diploma course recognised under the Australian Government’s health training package and apply for recognition of prior learning. This process will match your international qualification with the appropriate Australian qualification.

At the completion of this process you will be awarded an Australian qualification that you can provide with your application for Accredited Professional Membership.

Student Membership

Students of IAAMA approved Aromatherapy courses at colleges and schools affiliated with IAAMA are offered free Student Membership. The Membership Application fee is waived when students of approved courses recognised by IAAMA upgrade to an Accredited or Professional Membership level within three (3) months of attaining their qualification.

School or College Membership

Schools and colleges teaching Aromatherapy can apply to be affiliated with IAAMA and have their courses approved as accredited training or short courses approved for CPE points for members. Students studying accredited aromatherapy courses can apply for free Student Membership. Schools will appear on the Find a school listings. Please email info@iaama.org.au to apply.

Lodging Applications

Please email info@iaama.org.au to apply.

Insurance

IAAMA practicing members are able to obtain combined Professional Indemnity, Public & Products Liability insurance at a competitive rate because of negotiated insurance products for our members with the following insurance brokers.

Fenton Green & Co – contact 1800 642 747
Arthur J Gallagher – contact 1800 240 432

If you would like to take advantage of insurance with the above brokers, please advise them you are an IAAMA member and quote your IAAMA Membership number.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Members are advised of CPE opportunities through the eNewsletter. Opportunities are also advertised on the IAAMA website. The IAAMA annual Members Day provides ongoing professional education. IAAMA recognises a range of providers of aromatherapy education for post qualification education.

Newsletters

Members of IAAMA are kept up to date with the latest news about the Association and Aromatherapy with regular eNewsletters.

IAAMA Logo

Practitioner members, teachers and schools are entitled to use the IAAMA logo to promote their professionalism.

Advocacy

IAAMA works to advance the profile of Aromatherapy and the professional profile of our members with Governments at all levels and liaises with educational facilities and private health funds to enhance recognition of our members and aromatherapy.

Member Participation

Full members have the right to vote on matters relating to the operation of IAAMA. Members are invited to contribute to the association through nomination for Council Membership at Annual General Meetings and through participation in special projects.

IAAMA Website

The IAAMA website Find a Practitioner feature allows members of the public to locate a professional aromatherapist. The For Members section has a range of information, policy and forms are available that can help members manage their practice safely and successfully. Members can manage their own information including the information available to the public in Find a Practitioner, as well as upload CPE activities and pay membership fees in our secure online environment. Links to resources will assist members to keep up to date with the latest developments in Aromatherapy.