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Frequently Asked Questions
What are my obligations as a Reiki Treatment Practitioner member?
Your obligations involve a commitment to Reiki Australia's Mission, Vision, Values and Aims and to
abide by our Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct for Reiki practice. Public Liability &
Professional Indemnity insurance cover is a requirement. Another requisite is to provide evidence of completion of continuing professional development to the value of 6 points (CPD points) each year as well as a log of 10 Reiki treatment sessions over your first year of membership. Senior First Aid certificate is highly recommended. See Requirements & Benefits
abide by our Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct for Reiki practice. Public Liability &
Professional Indemnity insurance cover is a requirement. Another requisite is to provide evidence of completion of continuing professional development to the value of 6 points (CPD points) each year as well as a log of 10 Reiki treatment sessions over your first year of membership. Senior First Aid certificate is highly recommended. See Requirements & Benefits
What are my obligations as a Master Teacher member?
Your obligations involve a commitment to Reiki Australia's Mission, Vision, Values and Aims and to abide by our Code of Ethics. Public Liability & Professional Indemnity insurance cover is a requirement. In joining this membership category, you acknowledge your commitment made to living Reiki in all aspects of your life and recognise the responsibilities inherent in the role of a Master/Teacher. A commitment to your peer community is implied. See Requirements & Benefits
Do I need a Senior First Aid Certificate?
No. It is not compulsory to hold a Senior First Aid Certificate at this time. However, we highly recommend Reiki treatment practitioners consider the benefits of completing a course in First Aid.
Do I need insurance to be a volunteer?
Unless volunteers are covered by the company/business/facility they work with, it is the volunteer's own responsibility to have Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance cover.
How much does Professional Indemnity and Public Liability (PI&PL) insurance cost?
OAMPS insurance brokers have just released their new information sheet which is available from the office. Prices have come down and even better cover for complementary therapists is available now. 1 million dollar cover is approx. $200 per year with OAMPS.
How do I apply for insurance?
Reiki Australia's office has application forms from OAMPS insurance brokers. They are also available from this website. To read insurance information and download forms Click here
Can I obtain insurance for my Reiki teaching and/or Reiki treatment practice if I am a registered psychologist?
Yes. Reiki Australia has negotiated insurance cover at reasonable rates, and under a single policy, for its members who are registered psychologists. To read more Click here
What is the insurance / membership process?
Join Reiki Australia in either Reiki Treatment Practitioner or/and Reiki Master/Teacher category. You will then receive a letter with your membership number and an application form for OAMPS insurance brokers. Once you receive your insurance policy, forward a photocopy to the office or email/phone the policy number and expiry date. Your application will then be fully processed, your details uploaded on the website and your certificate and other supporting documents posted out to you.
I'm a Reiki Treatment Practitioner member, do I need to complete 30 hours logged treatment practice each year?
No, the log of 10 Reiki treatment sessions is a requirement for your first year of membership only.
I'm a Reiki Treatment Practitioner member, do I need to accrue CPD points each year?
Yes. continuing professional development (CPD) is a yearly requirement. Reiki Australia asks you to reach a minimum of 6 points per year. Our program is very flexible and readily achievable regardless of your location.
How can Reiki Australia support my professional development?
Reiki Australia organises a Reiki conference every 2 or 3 years and our seminars are conducted
nationally wherever possible. Reiki Australia's Ethics Committee is available to all members.
In addition, Reiki Australia has within its membership highly experienced Reiki practitioners with
additional training in professional supervision to support your personal and professional
development. Contact the office for more information, or to arrange a professional supervision session.
Members are advised of seminars and other relevent events via the "In Touch" email news service, the Reiki Australia member journal "The Journey", and postings to the Whats New area on this site.
I do not intend to treat the public. How can Reiki Australia membership benefit me?
Reiki Australia's first and foremost dedication has always been to preserve Reiki as a spiritual practice and healing art and to nurture community. To belong to a professional organisation like Reiki Australia provides you with a connection to the Reiki community and keeps you up to date with Reiki news nationally and internationally. Our newsletter provides current developments, information and personal Reiki stories as well as keeping members connected. Important issues and updates are forwarded to you through the Reiki Australia "In Touch!" email service.
If Reiki has touched your heart then we encourage you to establish an affiliation with us. Reiki Shares are a wonderful way to carry on the tradition of Reiki as a personal practice as well as keeping the connection alive. We encourage you to participate in a local Reiki Share hosted on behalf of Reiki Australia or you may even like to consider being a local Reiki Share co-ordinator.
Can I get involved in Reiki Australia as a project team member even though I live a long way from head office in Brisbane?
Most certainly. In today's technological world, distance will not stop you from being actively involved in a project. We have volunteer project teams in almost every state. This can include organising local Reiki Share Days, Conference Planning teams, Technological/Website support, Sponsorship/Funding teams, Media/Advertising, Research and many other important activities that need human resources.
Reiki Australia has a well developed Induction Process in place. The purpose of this is to assist you to feel welcomed, informed and ready to become involved in the team with an understanding of the protocols and guidelines that have been developed on how Reiki Australia project team members undertake to work together. This serves the team member as well as the organisation to continue growing with integrity of core values and purpose.
Reiki Australia boasts a very high percentage of members who are actively involved; we invite you to join in!
