The Nutritional Physiology Research Centre is one of Australia’s leading research centres investigating the benefits of nutrition and exercise for cardio-metabolic health, cognitive performance and physical function in populations ranging from patients with chronic disease to elite athletes. The Nutritional Physiology Research Centre conducts research funded by Government and industry in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, ensuring strict compliance with requirements of regulatory authorities for the quality of evidence to support health claims and registration of nutraceuticals. The Nutritional Physiology Research Centre is currently conducting a number of large scale intervention trials investigating the effects of various dietary, supplemental and exercise regimens on health, including effects of dairy protein on strength and muscle mass and effects of peanuts, dairy and legumes on cardio-metabolic health and cognitive performance.

The Swinburne University Centre for Human Psychopharmacology conducts  research into the effects of natural products, pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs on neurocognitive processes across the lifespan. We are the largest group in the world researching the cognitive and mood effects of natural products, nutritional supplements and other nutritional interventions. We conduct government and industry-funded trials, and investigator-initiated studies. We are currently conducting large scale clinical trials in the area of cognition, depression, anxiety, stress and mood using standard and novel natural medicines and supplements derived from plants. Our trials involve cutting edge cognitive, biochemical and neuroimaging technologies including functional MRI and MEG. The centre also aims to educate the public and consumers on the effects of natural medicines and illicit drugs on the human brain, driving, mood and behaviour.

▪ Department of Gastroenterology of the Central Clinical School, Monash University and the Alfred Hospital

▪ NatMed-Research Unit, Southern Cross Plant Science, Southern Cross University

▪ Centre for Integrative Clinical and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Queensland

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The Australian Disease Management Association (ADMA) is currently a clearing house of expertise in disease management. ADMA is a self funded, not-for-profit group which represents all stakeholders in the industry and provides educational activities and seminars to health care organisations, providers, funders and health care policy makers on disease management. ADMA provides: 1. DM Newsletter - The newsletter provides information on disease management and other relevant initiatives, websites of interest and relevant conferences), 2. DM Review - The DM Review includes abstracts of relevant articles from the current disease management literature, as well as a more comprehensive list of recent disease management publications from a range of literature databases and journals, 3. Electronic Information Exchange - a chat forum for disease management healthcare providers in Australia, 4. National Disease Management Conference, and 5. Online Integrated Chronic Disease Management Clearinghouse.

The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) is the peak medical body representing the doctors and other health care professionals who practce integrative medicine. Integrative medicine is a philosophy of healthcare with a focus on individual patient care and combining the best of conventional western medicines and evidence-based complementary medicines and therapies within current mainstream medical practice. AIMA is an independent not-for-profit organisation supported by its membership and governed by a board of voluntary doctors and academic leaders in the field of integrative medicine.

The Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association (ALMA) aims to improve knowledge and practical skills of healthcare practitioners in lifestyle behaviour change within Australia. Lifestyle medicine is a relatively new discipline, which bridges the gap between health promotion and conventional medicine. It involves a range of health professionals working as a team. The roles and functions of ALMA include: Raise awareness of Lifestyle Medicine in the management & prevention of chronic disease; Improve knowledge/skills in lifestyle behaviour change; Encourage more practitioners to enter this field; Formulate interdisciplinary care for chronic disease; Facilitate education in this area; Foster research in this area; Have input into policy development at government levels.

The Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA) is the peak body representing highly qualified naturopaths across Australia. ANPA is a democratic association and was founded in 1975. ANPA proudly leads the profession representing excellence, leadership and integrity in Naturopathic health care. Naturopathic principles provide important foundation guides for patient care: the healing power of nature, first do no harm, finding the cause, prevention, education and always treating the whole person, not only the disease. Our missions link to our vision and we encourage alliances with other health professionals supporting a patient-centred approach to care. For more information contact visit the ANPA website or phone 1800 422 885.

The Australian Self Medication Industry association (ASMI) is the peak body representing companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of non-prescription consumer healthcare products in Australia. The Association also represents related businesses including advertising, public relations, legal, statistical and regulatory consultancy companies and individuals. Our purpose is to promote the best interests of our Members through negotiation, debate and cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders in our own region and around the world. We also gather information from diverse sources and disseminate it to our Members to alert them to potential issues that may affect their product or its market.

Bio-Balance Health's primary aim is to make available in Australia information on the use of a comprehensive biochemical assessment and advanced complementary nutritional treatment of a range of disorders such as benavioural disorders, ADD, ADHD, learning disorders and Autism as well as mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. Bio-Balance Health continues to promote, support and participate on a not-for-profit basis in the establishment of facilities in Australia for comprehensive biochemical assessment and complementary nutritional treatment and to support the training of medical practitioners. 

The Gawler Foundation provides a range of internationally renowned healing cancer retreats and programs that embrace an integrated approach to health, healing and wellbeing that includes the body, emotions, mind and spirit. Our cancer retreats and healing programs work within an integrative medical framework to provide access to the best possible instruction and support for the implementation of self-help techniques for people experiencing cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and other serious illnesses, and those seeking a preventative approach to health and wellbeing.

Now more than ever, Australian children need well-trained Integrative health practitioners. The alarming statistics speak for themselves. Today Autism affects as many as 1 in 100 Australian children, ADHD 1 in 9, Asthma 1 in 4 and allergies 1 in 5. Asthma, Autism and ADHD have each more than doubled in Australian children in the past 20 years. MINDD Foundation invites practitioners to help fast-track effective treatments to children during critical neuro-developmental periods. MINDD services include: Mindd TV; Special Diets, Biomedicine, Recovery Stories; Recipes from the Healthy Cells Cookbook; Integrative Practitioners across Australia; Books & DVDs.

Founded in 1920, the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) is the oldest natural therapies association in Australia, and the only national professional body of medical herbalists and naturopaths. Our mission is to serve and support their membership and promote and protect the profession and practice of herbal medicine and naturopathic practices. NHAA has always set the standard and been active at both the political level and at the coal face of clinical practice and education.

The National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) was established in 2005 by Professor Avni Sali, a leading pioneer in the Australian Integrative Medicine landscape. NIIM brings together the practice, education, and research of Integrative Medicine, and promotes an evidence-based approach to the application of Integrative Medicine into the mainstream medical model to be the medical paradigm of healthcare. The Institute works to raise awareness of the role of Integrative Medicine in medical practice and public health. This is achieved through community and professional education, and media and political campaigns. The Institute also conducts critical research, in conjunction with universities such as University of Queensland, into common illnesses such as breast and prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The NIIM Wellness Clinic delivers a fully integrated approach to patient care.

The Quest for Life Foundation provides a range of residential programs and services that encourage, empower and educate people living with cancer or other serious illnesses, or who are suffering from grief, stress or trauma and for those who care for them.  Quest for Life programs provide a proven, effective and holistic approach to creating physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and resilience.  Most people leave our programs with a deeper understanding of themselves and feeling confident in their ability to deal effectively with their challenges.