Formation of the Australian Naturopathic Council (ANC): formalising a new era of unity for Australian naturopathy
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Tobey Ann Pinder; Jarrod Carter; Catherine Smith; Amie Steel; Ian Breakspear
- Source
- Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine. 31:142-144
- Subject
- Complementary and alternative medicine
Political science
Naturopathy
Pharmacology (nursing)
Public administration
Health professions
Health policy
- Language
- ISSN
- 2209-1203
2209-119X
© NHAA 2019. Naturopathy has been practised in Australia since the early 1900s and since this time the profession has matured and evolved. Contemporary naturopaths face new challenges that require a strong and unified voice that represents all sectors of the profession – education, regulation and professional associations. In response, the Australian members of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) have formed the Australian Naturopathic Council (ANC). The organisational members of the ANC are committed to a common purpose to improve communication and understanding as well as to share resources and efforts to the benefit of the Australian naturopathic profession. The formation of the ANC is a milestone in the continued maturation and professionalisation of naturopathy in Australia.