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Jacka Foundation for Natural Therapies (JFNT) is a not-for-profit charitable fund that supports research in naturopathy and its related modalities, and the development of a community of researchers, scholars and leaders in the naturopathic profession.
Vale Judy Jacka
1 August 1938 – 1 March 2022 It is with much sadness that the Board of the Jacka Foundation announces the passing of our Founder,
Retirement of Founder – Judy Jacka
ANNOUNCEMENT Retirement of Founder – Judy JackaEffective 31st March 2021 On behalf of the Directors, it is with much sadness that I announce the resignation of
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
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
NICM Newsletter June 2021
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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
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
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
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,
Conferences and Seminars
Online | ESSA/ACSM Exercise is Medicine primary healthcare provider workshops 1-5 Aprl | 29th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference 5-7 April | Doctors for the
NICM Newsletter, September 2019
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NICM Newsletter, July 2019
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NICM Newsletter, December 2018
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NICM Newsletter, December 2019
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NICM Newsletter April 2020
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NICM Newsletter July 2020
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NICM Newsletter – March 2022
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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
Complementary Medicines Australia on the population health benefits of natural therapies and the importance of health insurance rebates
Complementary Medicines Australia on the population health benefits of natural therapies and the importance of health insurance rebates See: http://www.cmaustralia.org.au/Media-Releases/8646165
Triple Celebration! Join us at the new Jacka Foundation Conference Centre’s inaugural symposium: Influential Women in Natural Therapies
Come and celebrate our new conference centre, International Women’s Day and women in CIM at NICM on 11 March 2020. Read more … click through to this site:
Professor Jon Adams, Director of ARCCIM/UTS, awarded a Senior Fulbright scholarship
JFNT is proud to announce that Professor Adams, who pioneered the Naturopathy Research and Leadership Mentoring scheme, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. ARCCIM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Annual NICM caucus meeting November 2016
The annual NICM caucus was held in Sydney at the Boy Charlton Pool and was attended by several members of the JFNT board. Various speakers
Judy Jacka receives Honorary Fellowship from Western Sydney University
On 9 April 2016 Judy Jacka, Vice-Chair of Jacka Foundation for Natural Therapies, was made an Honorary Fellow of Western Sydney University. The award was
World Naturopathic Federation established
The World Naturopathic Federation was established in Paris, France in 2015. The WNF represents naturopathic organizations from around the world and its role is to
The ARCCIM International Naturopathy Research Leadership and Building Capacity program
In 2016 the Australian Research Centre for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM) selected the first naturopaths to be awarded Fellowships with ARCCIM/University of Technology Sydney.
Judy Jacka invited speaker at the Australian Naturopathic Summit, Kingscliff 2016
AUSTRALIAN NATUROPATHIC SUMMIT The inaugural Australian Naturopathic Summit was held at Kingscliff NSW over the weekend of 27-28th August 2016. There were 330 therapists present
Inaugural Scholarship Recipients
Two of the Jacka Foundation’s inaugural scholarship recipients, Lauren Burns and Nichole Bijlsma, pictured with their research supervisor Prof Marc Cohen, at RMIT’s award night
JFNT funding with University of Western Sydney
On 26 October 2011 the Jacka Foundation signed a contract for a major funding grant of two million dollars to the National Institute of Complementary
ARCCIM Partnership
The Jacka Foundation has partnered with the Australian Research Centre for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM) to establish a mentoring scheme for promising naturopathy researchers.
Open Response Letter by AHA to NHMRC
This is the first page of a 13 page letter Please click here to read the full letter as a PDF file or click on image
NICM Position Statement | NHMRC Homeopathy review
Today the National Health and Research Council announced the findings of their review into Homeopathy. The media release can be accessed online at http://bit.ly/1NHKuBA and the NHMRC
Press Release for World Naturopathic Federation Inaugural Meetings
Dear Naturopathic Community, Attached is the Press Release for the recent WNF Inaugural meetings that were held in Calgary, Canada. We ask that you share this press release
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
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
Judy Jacka receives Honorary Fellowship from Western Sydney University
On 9 April 2016 Judy Jacka, Vice-Chair of the Jacka Foundation of Natural Therapies, was made an Honorary Fellow of Western Sydney University. The award
Jacka Foundation AGM
JFNT held its annual AGM on 28 April, 2019 We had over 20 members and guests and the MCG again proved an enjoyable venue. Chair
JFNT Chair Terri Albert invited guest speaker at SCU’s Melbourne graduation ceremony.
The ceremony was held on 12 October 2019 and Terri gave an inspiring talk about her experience of education and career to the new graduates.
Jacka Foundation pledges six million dollars to NICM
The Jacka Foundation is delighted to announce new funding of six million dollars to NICM Health Research Institute for research into complementary and integrative medicine.