Take time for what matters, while staying connected with MAA.
Members on leave remain active members and continue to receive the same support as when they are in active practice.
Email the MAA office, let us know the date you wish to start your leave and pay the first 12 months.
MAA's leave provision helps members maintain their membership while they are not in active practice.
This can include, but is not limited to, pregnancy, overseas travel, looking after another person or simply needing a break.
You continue to receive the same support as when you are in active practice, including endorsement of existing qualifications, qualification recordkeeping, support and advocacy and other member functions.
Members who are active, financial and meet their mandatory compliance requirements at the time of application.
Leave can be used for pregnancy, overseas travel, looking after another person or simply taking a break from active practice.
Your leave starts from the date you indicate when you apply. Your first 12 months starts from the date your current subscription ends.
MAA does not restrict the total amount of time a member can remain on leave.
However, Accredited Professional Members (APM) need to apply for Extended Leave if they wish to remain on leave longer than 12 months and must meet the additional conditions that apply.
Your connection with MAA continues while you take time away from active practice.
Members on leave continue to receive support with the endorsement of existing qualifications.
Your qualification records continue to be maintained with MAA.
You continue to have access to MAA support, advocacy and other member functions.
There are no mandatory compliance requirements while you are on ordinary leave.
You will need to meet the mandatory requirements before you return to being an active member.
Please note that Extended Leave for Accredited Professional Members is different and has additional requirements.
Your CPE/D requirements depend on your membership category and the length of your leave.
Members on leave require 0 CPE/D points during the first 12 months of leave.
However, MAA recommends that members try to complete some CPE/D during their break, particularly PMMT-type activities.
Members returning from leave are given 6 months to complete their minimum amount of CPE/D.
Accredited Professional Members on Extended Leave are required to obtain the minimum required level of CPE/D in the first 6 months of extended leave.
They must then maintain the required level after this.
NPM members are required to complete at least one CPE/D activity each 12 months.
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Accredited Professional Members who wish to remain on leave for longer than 12 months must apply for Extended Leave.
The Extended Leave provision is designed to meet Health Fund requirements during subsequent leave periods.
APM members on Extended Leave must obtain the minimum required level of CPE/D in the first 6 months of extended leave and then maintain the required level after that.
When you are ready to return from leave:
MAA can then apply for any accreditation on your behalf.
Members returning from leave are given 6 months to complete their minimum CPE/D requirement.
If you are unsure about your circumstances or CPE/D requirements, contact the MAA office before returning to practice.
Unfortunately, MAA is not able to offer different amounts of leave.
However, when you return you can request a discount of up to 6 unused months, calculated at $5.00 per month.
Taking a break from practice doesn't mean you have to disappear from the MAA community.
The current fee is $110 per year.
Members on ordinary leave require 0 CPE/D points in the first 12 months. Different requirements apply to Extended Leave and Non-Practicing Members.
Yes. Members on leave can participate in Working Groups, MAA CPE/D and attend the AGM or other formal meetings, subject to the conditions outlined above.
No. Members on leave are not permitted to vote during the AGM or other formal meetings.
MAA does not restrict the total amount of time a member can remain on leave. Accredited Professional Members must apply for Extended Leave if they wish to remain on leave longer than 12 months.
Applying for Members on Leave is simple. Email the MAA office, tell us the date you wish to start your leave and pay the first 12 months.
If you have questions about Members on Leave, Extended Leave, CPE/D or returning to active practice, contact the MAA office.
MAA Office 9/18 Floriston Rd Boronia VIC 3155
Phone: (03) 9773 1881
Email: office@maa.org.au
Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm