{"id":235,"date":"2025-10-16T04:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8881\/?page_id=235"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T16:05:15","slug":"associate-community-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/?page_id=235","title":{"rendered":"Associate (community) membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership guidelines &#8211; associate (community) membership<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_232805806-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_232805806-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_232805806-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_232805806-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_232805806-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_232805806-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We warmly welcome you to join our Society of Chinese Medicine and Health as a community member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To become a member, please consider the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligibility \u2013 We welcome professionals, practitioners, and students who are engaged in or studying fields related to health and wellbeing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest in Traditional and Natural Medicine \u2013 Individuals who are interested in traditional medicine, natural healing, and the philosophy of health, balance, and well-being are also encouraged to join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Engagement \u2013 Any adult over the age of 18 who is willing to write a short statement expressing their wish to join, and who is open to participating in community or public welfare activities promoting health and harmony, is welcome to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before becoming a member, please submit a letter of intent outlining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your motivation and interest in joining the Society;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your willingness to contribute to community health programs or public welfare activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your personal views on health, balance, and harmony;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Optional) Any personal health goals or development plans, so we can consider providing guidance or appropriate support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After reviewing your application, our Community Committee will assess it. Once approved and after the membership fee is paid, you will officially become a community member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership is renewed annually, and members are invited to participate in the Society\u2019s events, learning programs, and community initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more detailed information, please feel free to contact us by phone or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your interest and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/scma-act.com.au\/?page_id=17\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Membership guidelines &#8211; associate (community) membership We warmly welcome you to join our Society of Chinese Medicine and Health as a community member. To become a member, please consider the following criteria: Before becoming a member, please submit a letter of intent outlining: After reviewing your application, our Community Committee will assess it. 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