NICM chosen as ‘Medicine or Myth’ partner
Our major research partner, NICM Health at WSU, was selected to do the research for the SBS TV show Medicine or Myth. Natural remedies were brought in by members of the public and presented to a panel that included well-known brain surgeon Charlie Teo. Those deemed to be worthy of a research trial were sent to the […]
Influential Women in Natural Therapies, March 11
Event: Influential Women in Natural TherapiesWhen: March 11 2020Where: Western Sydney UniversityRegistration and program information: Click hereBrochure: Download here Please note: Early bird registration closes January 31st JOIN US AT THE INAUGURAL EVENT AT THE NEW JACKA FOUNDATION CONFERENCE CENTRE NICM HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRE, WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, 11 MARCH 2020 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN NATURAL THERAPIES CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND […]
PhD Scholarship – opportunity
Exciting opportunity for an Australian or New Zealand naturopath! Applications now open to naturopaths for a PhD scholarship at NICM Health Research in Sydney, funded by the Jacka Foundation. See here for details: http://bit.ly/2E9OAo4 Applications close 29 February 2020 at midnight.
NICM announces its new Jacka Conference Centre
The first stage of extensive renovation of the historic Westmead NICM campus is now complete. Stage 2, due to be finalised later in 2019, will see completion of the Jacka Conference Centre on the top floor of the building and include the Judy Jacka conference room. An integrative health clinic will offer a range of […]
ASLM named NGO of the year
The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine was named NGO of the year in the PRIME awards held in Sydney in September 2018. These awards recognise excellence in diverse healthcare areas including communications, public relations, marketing, corporate social responsibility, education, public health initiatives and patient/customer support. The Jacka Foundation congratulates ASLM for the significant contribution it […]
A visit to the National Institute of Integrative Medicine
In September 2018 JFNT Board members visited the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Melbourne, meeting with the Founding Director, Professor Avni Sali, and Director of Education, Assoc. Professor Kylie O’Brien. NIIM is one of several institutions in Australia conducting research into complementary and integrative medicine, an area in which JFNT shares great interest. Examples […]
NHAA Winter Solstice talk – 27th June
North Fitzroy Library 7.30pm.27 June 2019 LINKING NATUROPATHIC PRINCIPLES FROM THE PAST TO CURRENT AND FUTURE VISIONS. NHAA Winter Solstice talk with Judy Jacka at VicHerbs. There will be a focus and information about testing healthy and unhealthy energy fields associated with ourselves and the environment.See: VicHerbs for more information
Judy Jacka awarded the ‘Lady Cilento Award”
Lady Cilento Award Our congratulations to Judy Jacka on recently being awarded The “Lady Cilento Award” by Complementary Medicines Australia. (CMA)Judy was presented with the award by CEO Carl Gibson at the Conference Gala Dinner – 26th October 2017 in Sydney. This is the highest award given by the organisation and recognises those who have […]
ARCCIM Naturopathy Research Mentorship Workshop Series 2016
An introduction to the world of health research for students and practitioners of naturopathy Supported by JFNT OVERVIEW:Would you like to know more about research and its applicability to naturopathy? Have you ever considered a research career with a focus upon naturopathy? Would you like to gain an insight into the world of health research […]
Jacka Foundation Senior Research Fellow appointed by NICM in 2016
In November NICM announced the appointment of Dr Carolyn Ee as the first Jacka Foundation Senior Research Fellow. This position is funded by JFNT and we are delighted with the selection of Dr Ee and her commitment to CAM research. In another exciting development, Prof Jerome Sarris has been appointed as the new Deputy Director […]