Research update – Alison Maunder PhD Candidate
The latest research update from our NICM Health Research Institute and Jacka Foundation for Natural Therapies Scholarship Program recipient, Alison Maunder and her colleagues reveals promising findings: Research Question: Can a randomised control trial (RCT) effectively assess the impact of whole-system naturopathy on pregnancy rates among women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)? Key Findings: The […]
Congratulations Nicole Bijlsma PhD
Celebrating Dr. Nicole Bijlsma’s Monumental Achievement! We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nicole Bijlsma has earned her PhD from RMIT University, specialising in Environmental Health and Medicine. Nicole began this challenging journey eight years ago, under the mentorship of Professor Marc Cohen, Professor Russell Conduit, and Professor Gerard Kennedy. Her dedication was supported by […]
NICM – National Symposium on Australian Traditional Medicine
Embracing the spirit of holistic healing, NICM Health Research Institute warmly invites you to the Judy Jacka Conference Centre on 11-12th Nov 2024 for their inaugural National Symposium on Australian Traditional Medicine. As steadfast supporters of NICM, the Jacka Foundation is proud to see this groundbreaking event come to fruition. The symposium will gather First […]
Impact of Jacka funding on NICM Health Research 2019 – an overview of people, projects and outcomes
Jacka Foundation of Natural Therapies Donor Impact Report: July – December 2019 Jacka Foundation funding supports a range of people and projects at NICM Health Research, Western Sydney University, including many research studies and related publications, PhD scholarships, and the activities of the Jacka Foundation Senior Research Fellow Dr Carolyn Ee. Dr Ee is recognised […]
Government submission for the registration of naturopaths and practitioners
Dr Anne-Louise Carlton to prepare a submission to the federal government for the registration of naturopaths and western herbal medicine practitioners. Dr Carlton has extensive experience in health workforce policy and regulation having been employed in the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services for 25 years. Her roles included developing policy for the registration […]
Donate to the Jacka Foundation
The Foundation is now actively fundraising as it’s terrible having to say no to worthy projects because we don’t have sufficient funds! There are two ways to donate: using the Donate page on our website, or using the Give Now website – open this link https://www.givenow.com.au/ and type Jacka Foundation into the search box: Any amount, no matter how […]
Introducing the Australian Naturopathic Council
Introducing the Australian Naturopathic Council which was formed in July 2019 as a peak body representing key naturopathic organisations in Australia. The ANC functions as a coordinating body that presents a united voice on issues affecting the naturopathic profession such as registration, education standards and private health insurance rebates.It is affiliated with the World Naturopathic Federation (see link to the […]
New push for statutory registration of naturopaths and Western herbalists
The Federal government has opened a new pathway for unregistered health professions to apply for statutory regulation. A submission will be prepared by the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH), a non-government, voluntary register that supports government regulation. ARONAH is currently raising funds to pay for the cost of updating a 2005 research report […]
ARCCIM to receive $370,000 research funding over 5 years
The naturopathy research mentoring program conducted by the Australian Research Centre for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (at University of Technology Sydney) has achieved outstanding results, and consequently the Jacka Foundation will continue to fund it until 2021. In addition, the Foundation has awarded ARCCIM a further $50,000 per year for the period 2017-2021 for research […]
TGA proposes Reforms to the Regulatory Pathway for Complementary Medicines
The TGA is seeking comments from interested parties on a range of reforms to the regulatory framework for complementary medicines in order to address Government-agreed recommendations from the Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation. Responses must be submitted by close of business Tuesday, 28 March 2017.https://www.tga.gov.au/consultation/consultation-reforms-regulatory-framework-complementary-medicines-assessment-pathways