The Federation of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Societies of Australia Ltd (FCMA) is a national association formed in 1991 by the amalgamation of six state organisations, creating a federation representing the states and territories of Australia. FCMA is registered as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. It advocates for its members and for the profession of Chinese medicine by responding to both preliminary and public consultations and by preparing papers and submissions to the government and to regulatory agencies.
Executive decisions and planning of future directions
President, Vice-presidents, Secretary General, Executive Officer, Treasurer and branch's presidents
General Management & Oversight of the Association
Members of Executive committee and other Board directors
Development of strategic plan with proposals to present to the Board
FCMA Office bearers & State Branch Directors
Membership registration, Health insurance liaison, General administrative support
Secretary General, Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Officer, Secretary, Registrar
| Title | Terms of Reference (in brief) | Chair and members |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee | Prompt decision maker, planning of future directions for the Federation |
Chair: Prof Tzi Chiang Lin Deputy Chair: Dr Kevin Chang Members: President, Secretary-General, Executive Officer, Treasurer and branch's presidents |
| Board of Management | Management of the Federation | Members of Executive committee and other Board directors |
| Secretariat | Maintenance of Register for members, liaison with Branches and committees, drafting of documents and supporting AJCMAS Editorial Board |
Secretary-General: Dr Chi Jing Liu (registrar) Assistant Secretary-General: Dr Harry Xie Executive Officer: Dr Sherman Gu Secretary: Dr Donna Chew |
| Academic and CPD Committee | Liaison of academic and CPD activities |
Chair: Dr. Kevin Chang Vice Chair: Dr. Hai Song Wang Members: Branch academic officers and specialist committees |
| Qualification Assessment Committee | Assessment of applicants for admission of the Federation |
Chair: Dr. Sherman Gu Vice Chair: Dr. Harry Xie Members: Branch accreditation assessors |
| Policy and Communications Committee | Preparation of proposals, letters and submissions |
Chair: Dr Sherman Gu Members: President, Executive Officer, Communications Officer, Branch committee member |
| Disciplinary Committee | Investigation of complaint and unprofessional conduct |
Chair: Dr Xiaobing Huo Deputy Chair: Dr Fang Liang Members: Branch disciplinary officers |
| AJCMS Editorial Board | Editing and publication of the Journal |
Editor-in-Chief: Prof Tzi Chiang Lin Executive Editor-in-Chief: Dr Yanyi Wang Editors, Managing Editors, Statistical Advisor, International Editorial Advisors |