Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia Incorporated

Overview

The Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia Incorporated is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the application of neuroscience for enhancing brain health and function across Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia. Established in 2007, the society emerged from the amalgamation of the Australian Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAAPB) and the Australian Chapter of the International Society for Neuronal Regulation (ISNR)[2][4].

Membership and Objectives

The society comprises a diverse group of professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, behavioral optometrists, speech therapists, and other allied health professionals. These members are typically university-educated and registered with their respective professional boards. The primary goal of the society is to enhance expertise and uphold high standards in optimizing brain functioning through the integration of neuroscientific knowledge with nutrition, psychology, and medicine[2][5].

Activities and Programs

ANSA focuses on promoting non-medication treatments for developmental disorders, such as ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities, as well as psychiatric disorders. Additionally, it aims to improve performance in individuals without neurological issues[2]. The organization hosts annual conferences, workshops, and seminars featuring international and local speakers, providing opportunities for professional development and networking among its members[3][5].

Certification and Professional Standards

ANSA collaborates with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), specifically through an affiliate in Australasia, to ensure that practitioners meet established educational requirements and adhere to ethical standards for certification in neurofeedback and biofeedback[1][5].

International Relationships

The society maintains close relationships with several international organizations, including the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback and the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, fostering exchange and collaboration in the field of applied neuroscience[2].

[1] https://www.appliedneuroscience.org.au [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_Neuroscience_Society_of_Australasia [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/088879c5-38af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/documents/d37ad6ed-fb5e-ed11-9562-00224811425f [4] https://www.appliedneuroscience.org.au/page-570458 [5] https://appliedneuroscience-org.wildapricot.org