• A powerful lobbying voice for the complementary healthcare industry on key matters affecting your business.
• A co-ordinated media response to both positive and negative press.
• A complaints resolution forum. 
• TGA interface or consultation with the industry on regulatory matters.
• A Retail Advisory Committee dedicated to retail issues.
• Adherence to the Complementary Healthcare Council’s Codes of Practices.
• A Professional Development Online Education opportunities. 
• Annual industry awards where companies and individuals are recognised for their contribution to the industry throughout the year.
• Access to members only sections of our website
• Up to date technical and regulatory information relevant to the complementary healthcare industry
• Consumer information and newsletters on complementary healthcare matters.
• National events which keep you informed on key industry initiatives.
• Participation in CHC working committees where appropriate (refer below for li
• Consultation on industry issues as appropriate
• Participation in or input into negotiation with government organisations as appropriate

CHC Committees - one of the benefits of being a  member

In order for the Complementary Healthcare Council to reach its strategic goals of Shaping the Industry and being The Voice of Industry, Committees and working groups have been established. As a member of the CHC, you will be given an opportunity to participate to help shape the CHC's position. 

If you would like to dicuss these committees or groups, or if you would like more information on how to join the CHC, please contact Shanelle Webb, CHC Membership Engagement Officer on members@chc.org.au.

CHC Board Committees:

• Regulatory and Policy Committee - Recommends to the CHC Board policies and position statements relating to issues affecting the complementary medicine industry under the regulatory and standards framework;
• Marketing and Membership Committee - Provides strategic recommendations on CHC membership retention, growth and service offerings;
• Communications Committee - Recommends to the CHC Board internal and external communication protocols and initiatives;
• Finance and Audit Committee - Assists the CHC Board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to the CHC's financial matters;
• Retail Advisory Committee - Ensures retailer's interests are well represented in legislative and regulatory issues.

CHC Technical Committees/Working Groups

• Industry Critics Working Group - Involved in the identification of industry critics and development of strategies to quiet these critics;
• Events Working Group -  Evaluating current and future CHC held events to ensure they are in alignment with the CHC strategic plan and of benefit to members.
• Homoeopathic Working Group - Currently consulting and developing, in conjunction with the TGA, an appropriate reuglatory framework for homoeopathic and anthroposophic medicines;
• Raw Material Suppliers Technical Committee -  Currently reviewing the CHC's Code of Practice for Raw Materials. The Committee also identifies issues related to suppliers of complementary medicine ingredients;
• Manufacturing & GMP Technical Committee - Identifies and works on issues related to manufacturers of complementary medicine products and GMP issues;
• Sports Supplement Industry Group - Currently engaging with FSANZ on the anticipated review of Standard 2.9.4 in the Food Code (Formulated Sports Foods). The group is also reviewing the CHC's Code of Practice for sports foods/supplements;
• Regulatory Technical Committee - Newly created committee - Call for nominations underway.
• Practitoner Medicine Technical Committee - Newly created committe - Call for nominations underway.
• Vitamin E Working Group - Responding to TGA safety review of vitamin E supplements.