CMASA - 澳大利亞中醫藥學會

04/10/2026

NSW Labour Day 2026 | Monday, 5 October

This Labour Day, the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA) acknowledges the dedication and contributions of workers across New South Wales and throughout our communities.

Labour Day is an opportunity to recognise the value of fair working conditions, workplace wellbeing, and the important role that every profession plays in building a healthy and resilient society.

We also extend our appreciation to Chinese medicine practitioners, remedial massage therapists, healthcare professionals, and all those who continue to serve their communities with professionalism, care and commitment.

As we mark the Labour Day public holiday, we wish our members, colleagues and communities across NSW a safe, relaxing and enjoyable long weekend.

🌿 Happy Labour Day from CMASA!

04/10/2026

Happy Labour Day, NSW! | Monday, 5 October 2026

On this Labour Day, the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA) extends our warmest wishes to our members, practitioners, colleagues and communities across New South Wales.

Today, we recognise the dedication and contributions of workers across our community, especially healthcare professionals who work every day to support the health and wellbeing of others.

We also acknowledge the importance of workplace wellbeing, a healthy work-life balance, and taking time to rest and recharge.

🌿 From everyone at CMASA, we wish you and your family a safe, relaxing and enjoyable Labour Day long weekend!

Happy Labour Day, NSW!

02/10/2026

😊 World Smile Day 2026

A smile is one of the simplest ways to brighten someone's day. Whether it's a warm greeting to a patient, a kind word to a colleague, or a moment of compassion for someone in need, small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference.

At Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA), we celebrate the dedication of Chinese medicine practitioners and remedial massage therapists across Australia who bring care, empathy, and healing to their communities every day. Your professionalism and compassion help create healthier lives—one smile at a time.

On this World Smile Day, let's continue to spread kindness, support one another, and remember that every smile has the power to make someone's day a little better.

😊 Happy World Smile Day!

24/09/2026

🌕 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋節快樂

On this Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA) extends our warmest wishes to our members, practitioners, colleagues, and communities across Australia and around the world.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to celebrate reunion, gratitude and togetherness. Under the full moon, families and friends come together, sharing good wishes and appreciating the connections that bring us closer — wherever we may be.

For CMASA, it is also an opportunity to thank our members and the wider healthcare community for your continued dedication to professional practice, patient care and the advancement of Chinese medicine in Australia.

May the full moon bring you and your loved ones health, happiness, peace and prosperity.

🥮 Wishing everyone a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival!

月圓人團圓，情滿中秋。
澳大利亞中醫藥學會（CMASA）祝大家中秋節快樂，闔家安康，幸福美滿！ 🌕✨

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17/09/2026

🧡 World Patient Safety Day 2026 | Safe Care for Life

Today, 17 September, CMASA recognises World Patient Safety Day, a global initiative led by World Health Organization (WHO).

This year’s theme, “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases”, highlights the importance of patient safety throughout the entire care journey — from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, long-term management and self-care.

For Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists and remedial massage therapists, patient safety is fundamental to professional practice. Maintaining high professional standards, practising within scope, keeping accurate and up-to-date patient records, communicating clearly with patients, recognising potential risks, and making appropriate referrals all contribute to safer and more patient-centred care.

At Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA), we remain committed to promoting safe, responsible and professional practice across our profession.

This World Patient Safety Day, let us continue working towards safer care for every patient, at every stage of their health journey.

Safe care for life. 🧡

17/09/2026

🧡 Safe care takes all of us.

Patient safety is a shared responsibility — and everyone has a role to play.

You — be informed, ask questions and take an active role in your care.

Health workers — make safety a priority in every interaction and every stage of care.

Decision-makers — build stronger systems that support safe, accessible and quality care.

Civil society — raise awareness, strengthen communities and help make every voice heard.

When we work together, we create a culture where safer care can follow every person throughout their health journey.

From prevention to treatment.
From today to tomorrow.
From one stage of life to the next.

🧡 Together for safer care.
Safe care for life.

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day 2026

A simple conversation can make a meaningful difference.

At Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA), we are proud to be a multicultural professional community, bringing together practitioners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds across Australia. While our members may speak different languages and come from different cultures, kindness, respect and compassion are values we all share.

This R U OK? Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to check in with a colleague, friend, family member or fellow practitioner.

Sometimes, asking "R U OK?" is all it takes to remind someone they are not alone.

As healthcare professionals, we care for our patients every day—but it is just as important to care for one another and to look after our own wellbeing.

Let's continue to build a profession where people feel supported, connected and comfortable reaching out when they need help.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.

Together, every conversation matters.

01/09/2026

The Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia Ltd (CMASA) is delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Chinese Herald 澳洲日报 - 1688 澳洲新闻网 on the celebration of its 40th anniversary.

For four decades, Chinese Herald has served the Chinese Australian community, documenting its growth, achievements and contributions while providing an important platform for information, connection and community engagement.

CMASA was honoured to be featured in the 40th Anniversary Special Edition, joining organisations across the community in celebrating this significant milestone.

Established in 1981, CMASA has also witnessed more than four decades of development within Australia’s multicultural community and healthcare landscape. We remain committed to advancing professional standards, supporting qualified practitioners, and promoting the responsible development of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and complementary healthcare in Australia.

We congratulate Chinese Herald on 40 years of service and achievement and wish the publication continued success in the decades ahead.

Congratulations on 40 years! 🎉

17/08/2026

📢 CMASA Professional Training | 4Cyte Pathology

The Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia (CMASA) is pleased to present:

🧪 Clinical Application & Interpretation of Pathology Testing in Australia

Developed as part of the CMASA collaboration with 4Cyte Pathology, this professional training session is designed to support eligible Chinese medicine practitioners in strengthening their understanding of the Australian pathology system and the appropriate clinical use of pathology information.

📚 Key topics include:
• Australian pathology testing systems and processes
• Common pathology reports, reference ranges and interpretation
• Recognition of abnormal results and referral considerations
• Patient communication and clinical decision-making
• Professional responsibilities, patient safety and scope of practice

📅 Sunday, 6 September 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM AEST
💻 Online via Zoom
💰 AUD $100

CMASA members from other professional backgrounds who are interested in pathology and interdisciplinary healthcare are also welcome to attend for professional education.

⚠️ Important: Pathology requesting and related clinical application under the CMASA–4Cyte initiative are intended only for appropriately qualified and registered Chinese medicine practitioners who meet the relevant eligibility requirements. Participation in this training does not extend an individual’s professional scope of practice.

🔗 Registration: Visit the CMASA website or Member App, or contact the CMASA office at [email protected].

11/08/2026

🌏 Connecting Chinese Medicine with the Global Professional Community

CMASA’s collaboration with 4Cyte Pathology has been featured by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) 世界中医药学会联合会 in its International News section.

For CMASA, engaging with the wider international Chinese medicine community is an important part of our work. By sharing developments from Australia, we hope to contribute practical perspectives on how Chinese medicine practitioners can engage with modern healthcare services while continuing to strengthen professional standards and patient-centred care.

Australia has a unique and evolving Chinese medicine profession, and we are pleased to see its progress and new initiatives being shared with colleagues across the global Chinese medicine community.

From Australia to the world — sharing experience, building connections, and contributing to the future of Chinese medicine.

Read the WFCMS feature: https://www.wfcms.org/show/23/8784.html

澳大利亚中医药学会与澳病理检测机构签署合作谅解备忘录