​The ABa Welcomes you as a member

The Australian Breathwork Association welcomes you to become a member of the Breathwork Community in Australia.  
If you are a qualified Breathwork Practitioner, Group Facilitator or Breathwork Trainer you can join as a Professional member. If you are in training or just want to be connected to the Breathwork community you can become an Associate member. By joining the Australian Breathwork Association you are adding energy to our Vision and connecting with others who are doing the same.
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BECOME A MEMBER
Process
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Professional recognition
​Community
​MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
​Professional
​Associate

Benefits of ABA membership

​Benefits of Professional Membership
  • Membership of a recognised professional Breathwork association that upholds professional standards of training, codes of ethics and practice, continuing professional education and professional supervision.
  • Access to Professional Indemnity Insurance.
  • Discount on ABA Breathe Australia Conference and other ABA sponsored events.
  • Listing on the ABA website, with connection to your own website and/or email.
  • Opportunity to list Breathwork related trainings, seminars and workshops on the  ABA Facebook page.
  • Access to ABA Online Mentoring events
  • Full voting rights at ABA AGM
  • Connect with other Breathwork professionals in the community

become a MEMBER

Fee Schedule refer below

new member

Click on the appropriate button below to fill out your online application.

Membership renewal
Benefits of Associate Membership
  • Membership of a Breathwork community
  • Discount on ABA Breathe Australia Conference and other ABA sponsored events, including monthly Community Breathe Online (February to October)
  • Access to up-to-date information and member newsletters.
  • Access to student insurance (if applicable)

Membership upgrade

Associate Member wishing to become professional membership, please go to New Professional Member Form

Membership Categories

A PROFESSIONAL MEMBER of the Australian Breathwork Association  holds a Breathwork qualification that complies with ​current ABA training standards.  In addition they must have Professional Indemnity Insurance and current First Aid qualification. They must also abide by the ABA Code of Ethics, undertake Continuing Professional Education, Professional Supervision and report annually when they renew membership.
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NOTE TO PRACTITIONERS:
The ABA requires professional Breathwork practitioners  to undertake regular Peer Support and Review. It is a required component of practice, training and continuing education for all practising professional members of the ABA.
All Breathwork practitioners, group facilitators, trainers and supervisors are required to participate  see Professional Supervision

The ABA has a number of Trainers as professional members. These wise and experience trainers are able to support others in their personal and professional journey. They may be available to support you in this way. Contact one of the trainers directly. Trainers/Mentors/Supervisers
ABA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are lovers of the breath who want to remain connected to the Breathwork community. They may be Breathwork students, Breathwork clients, people who want to be connected to the Breathwork community, or previous professional practitioners, who do not currently meet the criteria for professional membership.
Fee Schedule:
ABA Membership is renewed annually on 1 July each year. Reminders and invitations to renew your membership are sent out in May each year to give you plenty of time to renew your membership by 30 June of each year.

Professional Membership
Annual Fee
1st July – 30th June = $180.00 + joining fee (if new member)
New Members joining mid-year:
1st September – 30th December = $135.00 + joining fee
1st January – 31st March = $90.00 + joining fee
1st April – 30th June = $45.00 + joining fee

Associate Membership
Annual Fee
1st July – 30th June = $75.00 + joining fee (if new member)
New Members joining mid-year:
1st September – 30th December = $56.25  + joining fee
1st January – 31st March = $37.50  + joining fee
1st April – 30th June = $18.75  + joining fee

One off $25.00 joining Fee
Late payment Fee $25.00
** When RENEWING membership - Full fee with no joining fee
Please direct any questions to Margaret Schooneveldt: membership@australianbreathworkassociation.org.au

 Simply download the appropriate form (see links below), fill out the form on your computer, or print it and complete, scan and follow the instructions to return to our treasurer. You have 3 payment options:
  • Electronic Transfer
  • Paypal
For those who wish to download forms and fill in
JOINING or RENEWING
Associate Members - fill in and return the new member form or renewing member form
Professional Members - fill in the new member form  or renewing member form and return, together with scanned copies of your Professional Indemnity Insurance and First Aid Certificate.
Note First Aid: HLTAID003 Provide First Aid is the standard "first aid" course required within the workplace. It used to be called “Senior First Aid” or “Level 2 First Aid”. It includes HLTAID001 Provide CPR and HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support. Valid for three years.

Full details are on the downloadable New Member and Member Renewal Forms
Do let us know if you experience any difficulty - membership@australianbreathworkassociation.org.au

UPGRADING MEMBERSHIP TYPE
Upgrading Associate Members – Complete the Upgrading Membership Form  and provide us with documentation of your training details
Upgrading Professional Members – Complete the Upgrading Membership Form, and provide us with detailed documentation of your training and other details that qualify you for the next professional level.

Full details are on the  Upgrading Membership Form 
You can download this forms as a word document
Do let us know if you experience any difficulty - membership@australianbreathworkassociation.org.au
Click on the appropriate button to download a form to fill in and return to ABA membership officer treasurer@australianbreathworkassociation.org.au
Fees:
Associate Member
$75 annually + $25 joining fee
Professional Member
$180 annually + $25 joining fee

When renewing membership - no joining fee