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13MEMBERBENEFITS
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www.amaq.com.au/memberbenefits
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New Benefits in 2013 04
Your AMA 05
Our team. Working for you. 18
Your support networks 21
AMA Queensland initiatives 23
Your resources 27
Your savings 32
Contents
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New Benefits in 2013AMA Queensland is pleased to offer our members new and exciting benefits, including:
New events:
Competitive Edge seminar series, including resume writing and interview skills, how to deliver and present research papers and mentoring evenings
Keynote events including cocktails with renowned Australian demographer Bernard Salt on 31 May and ABC’s Dr Karl Kruszelnicki on 25 October
Regional networking and social events throughout Queensland
Free member seminars, developed and hosted by AMA Queensland Committees and our valued sponsor representatives
Inaugural Medico-Legal Conference on 26 October
AMA Careers Advisory Service offering careers advice and resources and competitively priced resume and cover letter reviews and interview skills assistance coaching.
Welcome to the 2013 Member Benefits Guide
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AMA Queensland’s core business is to provide dedicated and ongoing professional representation through support, leadership, promotion and advocacy for doctors at all stages of their career.
AMA Queensland develops responses to a range of health policies with the aim of improving access to health services for all Queenslanders while maintaining the professional roles, conditions and opportunities for all medical practitioners.
Your membership, together with more than 5,600 colleagues in Queensland and more than 27,000 members nationally, makes AMA the most recognised and respected representative of doctors in Australia.
Your AMA
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Independent of Government, AMA highlights important public health issues and represents doctors in key policy-making decisions. Our aim is to support doctors and ensure their working conditions are safe and productive whilst achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
Your membershipOur members include:
General Practitioners
Interns
Intentional Medical Graduates
Junior House Officers
Medical students attending Queensland medical schools
Principal House Officers
Registrars
Retired Doctors
Rural Generalists
Senior House Officers
Senior Medical Officers
Specialists
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The Association has a professional team that works closely with AMA Queensland member-led committees and working parties. In conjunction with the AMA Queensland Board of Directors and Council, our membership provides a diversity of views and experience and offers a valuable network for practitioners.
Your voiceInternal Committees
AMA Queensland Council of Doctors-in-Training
Council of General Practice
Ethics and Medico Legal Committee
Finance, Risk and Audit
Indigenous Health
International Medical Graduates Committee
Public Hospitals and Salaried Doctors Committee
VMO Committee
External Committees
Combined College Chairs
General Practice Advisory Committee
GP Alliance
VMO Liaison Committee
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Our mission To preserve, maintain, and protect the rights of members and of the medical
profession in general.
To co-ordinate lobbying initiatives at all levels of Government to enact change and to achieve best outcomes in healthcare service and delivery for all Queenslanders.
To consider, review and co-ordinate responses to legislation, health policy and to promote improvements or amendments to policy as it relates to the medical profession or the practice of medicine.
To keep members updated with the latest news, information and resources relating to the medical profession.
To develop and advance the public health of Queenslanders.
To promote the welfare of patients.
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Working for our membersBeing a member of the AMA means you are part of a broader medical community. Belonging to AMA gives you the ability to incite change and make a difference. You can influence and contribute to AMA Queensland and federal AMA policy development, and raise issues important to you and your colleagues via contact with your AMA Queensland Council representatives or the various AMA Queensland committees.
As a member of the AMA you have access to advice and support. Our highly professional staff specialise in providing advice and support across a range of issues including workplace relations, medico-legal, legislative and regulatory, and business advice and training tailored to the medical profession.
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AMA Queensland is committed to supporting our private practice members. The key benefits offered to you include:
Specialists and General Practitioners
Extra services and products from member partners or supporters including rates on legal advice, taxation, accountancy, insurance and travel.
A free copy of and listing in the annual AMA Queensland Directory of Members
A free listing on the AMA Find a Doctor smart phone application and website
A complimentary copy of the AMA List of Medical Services and Fees - worth $429
Free phone advice for private practice queries including, issues that may arise between you and your employees, business partners, or colleagues (see Member Services: Workplace Relations page 19)
Member rates to events
Free subscriptions to a range of e-newsletters, journals and magazines. See page 27 for more information.
PLUS!
Private Practitioners:
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Continuing Professional and Personal Development:AMA delivers an annual calendar of professional and personal development and training opportunities for Specialists and their staff including:
Growing Your Private Practice Conference
Workplace Relations Training Road Show, topics include; e-Health, Managing Staff and Medico-Legal Issues in Private Practice
New keynote series including presentations by demographer Bernard Salt and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Free member seminars including: A Road Map to Retirement and A Doctor’s Guide to Presentation of Expert Evidence
Women in Medicine Breakfast
A Doctor’s Guide to presentation of expert evidence
Medico-legal conference
Finance seminars
Annual Conference - Health Worldwide-Challenges and Future Directions
Resources for Private Practice:Members can purchase the following resources at a discounted rate through AMA Queensland:
Work Health & Safety Manual
Employer Manual
Employee Policy & Procedure Manual
Award subscription service
Contract templates
Calculation of long service leave
Representation for workplace disputes
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ASMOFQ is your doctors-only union that represent you and negotiate your pay and employment conditions.
Salaried doctor members also receive individual industrial relations advice on all matters relating to your employment.
AMA Queensland’s expert industrial relations officers are available to provide urgent free phone advice for salaried doctors.
AMA Queensland Salaried doctors receive free conjoint membership with ASMOFQ (Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation Queensland).
Salaried Medical Practitioners
Advice on contract of employments and conditions
Information on resolving workplace disputes, including workplace bullying and harassment complaints
Advocacy and representation in College or workplace disputes
Representation in negotiating your future pay and employment conditions
Assistance with disciplinary matters, including termination of employment
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Medical Board of Australia advice
Representation before the Health Quality and Complaints Commission, Coroner and Crime and Misconduct Commission
Free subscriptions to a range of e-newsletters, journals and magazines. See page 27 for more information.
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AMA Queensland recognises that Visiting Medical Officers (VMO) play a vital role in our health system. The AMA Queensland VMO Committee lobbies extensively on behalf of our VMO members to ensure the best possible outcomes in the VMO Agreement.
AMA Queensland is able to provide you with information concerning your pay and conditions. Also, you can obtain representation and advice in any dispute which arises including your contract with Queensland Health, workplace disputes or College issue.
Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs)
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AMA Queensland Doctors-in-Training members are supported by ASMOFQ (Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation Queensland).
Doctors-In-Training
Industrial Advice
The AMA Workplace Relations team has expert industrial relations officers available to provide urgent free phone advice for junior doctors.
Advice on contract of employments and conditions
Information on resolving workplace disputes, including workplace bullying and harassment complaints
Advocacy and representation in College or workplace disputes
Interpretation of MOCA 3 and representation in negotiating your future pay and employment conditions
Assistance with disciplinary matters, including termination of employment
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Medical Board of Australia advice
Representation before the Health Quality and Complaints Commission, Coroner and Crime and Misconduct Commission
Free subscriptions to a range of e-newsletters, journals and magazines. See page 27 for more information.
This union partnership means you can have a say in your pay and employment conditions. In addition to this, the AMA Queensland Council of Doctors in Training (AMAQ CDT) is your dedicated representative body. AMAQ CDT consists of junior doctor representatives at each hospital around the state.
The Council are always looking for feedback and new representatives. Contact Andrew Turner at [email protected] if you would like to get involved.
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Access to special rates from AMA preferred accountants, financiers, insurance brokers, legal, car dealerships and travel offers.
Continuing Professional and Personal Development:
AMA delivers an annual calendar of professional and personal development and training opportunities including topics such as:
Resumé Writing & Interview Skills
New keynote series including presentations by demographer Bernard Salt and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Locuming evenings
Intern workshops
How to deliver and present research papers
Women in Medicine Breakfast
Finance seminars
Annual Conference- Health Worldwide-Challenges and Future Directions
Social evenings
PLUS!
Get involved with the
Council of Doctors-in-
Training and contact
Andrew Turner at
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AMA Queensland recognises the unique contribution and needs of International Medical Graduates. AMA Queensland IMG benefits include:
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
Discounted membership fees for the first two years of practising in Australia
Urgent free phone advice from expert employment relations team including:
Advice on contract of employment, pay and conditions including relocation allowance
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Medical Board of Australia advice
Representation before the Health Quality and Complaints Commission, Coroner and Crime and Misconduct Commission
Advice about District Workforce Shortage (DWS) and s19(2) exemption status
Advocacy in any workplace dispute with colleagues or with management
Representation in any workplace bullying or discrimination complaint
Migration and permanent residency information.
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Access to special rates from AMA preferred accountants, financers, insurance brokers, legal, car dealerships and travel offers.
Continuing Professional and Personal Development:
AMA delivers an annual calendar of professional and personal development and training opportunities for IMGs including:
IMG Information sessions and orientations
Growing Your Private Practice Conference
Staffing and ensuring your legal compliance obligations
Annual Conference- Health Worldwide-Challenges and Future Directions
PLUS!
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Membership
Our Membership Team is on hand to help with:
Any queries relating to your membership
Updating your contact details
Accessing your member benefits
Events
Communications and Media
Our Communications and Media officer works to promote the positive profile of the Association through media opportunities and keeps members informed through regular magazines, e-newsletters, social media and information updates.
Our team. Working for you.
P: (07) 3872 2222 or 1800 626 637 (outside Brisbane)
P: (07) 3872 2209 or 0419 735 641 E: [email protected]
AMA Queensland has professional secretariat staff working to assist you with any inquiries regarding membership, communications and media, policy and workplace relations.
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Policy
The Policy Department is an integral part of AMA Queensland’s lobbying efforts with Government and other external organisations. It also provides policy advice and support to members with common enquiries ranging from privacy issues to medical indemnity matters.
Member Services
(Workplace Relations, Workplace Training and IMG Services)
As an AMA Queensland member you can access free advice from qualified industrial advisors who provide one-on-one assistance and where necessary can arrange for industrial representation to resolve issues.
P: (07) 3872 2258
E: [email protected]: (07) 3872 2222 or 1800 626 637 (outside Brisbane)
E: workplacerelations@ amaq.com.au
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Business Support Services
The Business Support Services team at AMA Queensland can offer professional and confidential administrative and financial support to your organisation.
Professional administrative support to boards and committees of not-for-profit organisations
Preparation of all meeting requirements such as catering, agendas, meeting notification, attendance and minutes
Database management and electronic filing
General correspondence including promotional material
Professional bookkeeping services (with Bas Agent registration) including payroll, creditors, invoices, BAS returns and monthly financial reports
P: (07) 3872 2222
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Your support networks
ASMOFQ
The Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation (ASMOF) is the largest industrial association representing salaried medical officers across Australia. ASMOFQ is the state branch which is partnered by AMA Queensland in all negotiations.
All AMA Queensland salaried members automatically receive membership with ASMOFQ at no extra cost.
Andrew Turner is the ASMOFQ Industrial Advocate and the AMA Queensland Manager of Workplace Relations.
P: (07) 3872 2207 or 1800 626 637 (outside Brisbane)
DHASDoctors’ Health Advisory Service
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service Queensland DHAS(Q)
Proudly supported by AMA Queensland
DHAS(Q) is an independent, confidential and colleague-to-colleague advisory service for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and the students of these professions. The DHAS(Q) helpline, operated by an experienced trained GP, is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Further information or to make a donation:
P: (07) 3872 2222
DHAS(Q) Helpline: (07) 3833 4352
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Careers Advisory Service
The new AMA Careers Advisory Service offers assistance to members at all stages of their career. Services available include:
Resume review
Advice on career path
Assistance with interviewing skills
National salary comparator
Facilitate access to further training and education
Information on registration requirements
Assistance with employment opportunities
NEW service for members!
P: 1300 884 196
www.careers.ama.com.au
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AMA Queensland initiatives
See the Signs Campaign
AMA Queensland responded quickly to the latest flood disaster by re-launching the successful See the Signs mental health public awareness campaign. Partnering with Queensland Health, See the Signs encourages the community to look out for symptoms of mental distress and anxiety among friends and family and to seek support from their GP.
AMA Queensland E-Connect
AMA Queensland has launched a service allowing members to make an appointment with AMA Queensland representatives. AMA Queensland e-connect enables members to select teleconference, videoconference or Skype facilities to allow for greater interaction. Now it doesn’t matter where you live, you can contact AMA Queensland quickly and easily.
SEETHE
SIGNS
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P: (07) 3872 2201 E: [email protected]
AMAQ Foundation
The AMAQ Foundation has undergone significant changes over the past twelve months as it looks to strengthen its role in the medical community. It continues to build on the doctors doing good initiative, raising funds to finance and implement:
Improved or emergency medical services in rural and remote areas
Improved medical education (through bursaries to medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds)
Vital medical research.
AMAQ Foundation also proudly supports the 24-hour free doctors’ health advisory telephone service and health promotion activities that enhance existing medical services.
Regular giving, one-off donations and bequests make our work possible.
Visit www.amaqfoundation.org.au for full details of our work and successes.
MedConnect
MedConnect is a mentor program that is an AMA Queensland initiative designed to assist medical students to reach their potential. The Mentor Scheme will facilitate the exchange of information via personal contact, telephone, email and through participation in the program. The Scheme matches first year medical students with AMA Queensland members. To find out more or to register your interest in being a mentor please contact:
The mentor program for doctors and students
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Find a Doctor App and website
The AMA Find a Doctor App and website was expanded in 2012 to include AMA Specialist members, allowing anyone to conveniently locate an AMA represented GP or Specialist. This initiative has also been supported by Greyhound Transport and YHA who promote the apps to their customers and travellers.
The App and website provides the following details:
Name of doctor
Name of practice
Practice address
Contact phone number
Google map directions to get to practice
Poison Hotline
Direct link to AMA campaigns and services
P: 1300 748 754 (AMA Find a Doctor Customer Service)
E: [email protected] W: www.amafindadoctor.com.au To download, search AMA Find a Doctor in your App Store.
Anytime. Anywhere.
Downloaded over 7,000
times!
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School Education Program
The School Education Program is an initiative launched by AMA Queensland. The School Education Program aims to provide parents and students with a comprehensive overview of the health industry, demonstrating how the various health disciplines integrate and actively work with one another.
The program provides access to real life health professionals telling their stories, the latest information on tertiary courses including entry requirements, and showcases the wonderful range of opportunities a career in the health industry can offer.
Interested in participating? If you have time, knowledge and guidance you are willing to share with students and their parents who are considering a career in health, please contact:
P: (07) 3872 2205
Get involved!
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Your resources
Publications
Five issues of Doctor Q magazine
Annual subscription to Australian Medicine
Annual subscription to The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)
Events & Training e-newsletter
The Real Deal e-newsletter
Online News e-newsletter
GP Network News email newsletter
2013 Directory of Members
The Rounds e-Bulletin for Doctors-in-Training
E-DIT email newsletter
AMA List of Medical Services & Fees
Regular correspondence on important issues affecting the profession
Members receive free subscriptions to the following publications:
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AMA Queensland Directory of Members
The Directory of Members, is a comprehensive and convenient reference resource for anyone involved in Queensland’s health industry.
The Directory lists:
General Practitioner members
Specialist members
Public and private hospitals
Useful contacts
Medico-legal guidelines and doctors that carry out such work
The Directory is available online to AMA Queensland members via the ‘members only login’ area of our website.
AMA Queensland members also receive a complimentary hard copy of the Directory (valued at $230).
P: (07) 3872 2222E: [email protected]
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AMA List of Medical Services and Fees
The AMA List of Medical Services and Fees book is produced and distributed by the AMA on an annual basis. The book assists medical practitioners in determining their fees and provides an important reference for those in medical practice. This information is also available electronically to allow practices to download it onto their practice software.
AMA members receive a complimentary hard copy of the AMA List of Medical Services and Fees – worth $429.
P: (02) 6270 5400
E: [email protected] www.ama.com.au/feelist
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Advertising
We offer numerous advertising opportunities and can help you spread the word on topics such as:
Leasing space, relocation or sale of your practice
Amazing news about yourself, your practice or your research
Retirement
Equipment sales
Employment opportunities.
Members are eligible for a 20% discount off standard advertising rates.
AMA CPD Tracker
Record your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) online with AMA’s new CPD Tracker free for AMA members – worth $275.
The AMA CPD Tracker will allow you to submit your CPD documents electronically, so they can all be held in the one place, easy to locate when asked by AHPRA.
P: 1300 133 655
www.ama.com.au/cpd
P: (07) 3872 2222
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AMA Queensland events
We work hard to deliver a range of informative, entertaining and relevant events for the medical community. Following a member survey in 2012 our line-up of events for 2013 is bigger and better than ever! For a full list of upcoming events, refer to the calendar of events on www.amaq.com.au/events, Online News, Event &Training and Doctor Q.
P: (07) 3872 2222
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Your savings
These member benefits are available only to current financial members and are valid from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013.
To redeem a member benefit -
1. Quote the code provided
2. Present your member card or identify yourself as an AMA Queensland member
In some instances member benefit partners and providers will contact AMA Queensland to verify your current membership status.
For full terms and conditions of each offer please check our website or phone us.
If you experience any problems redeeming a member benefit please contact our membership team immediately on:
P: (07) 3872 2222
www.amaq.com.au
Check out our member benefits online at www. amaq.com.au/
memberbenefits
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Scan the QR code for easy access to member benefits online
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P: 1800 883 059
www.amaqis.com.au
AMA Queensland Insurance SolutionsMembers can access essential insurance services and solutions for all medical practitioners and health professionals including Medical Defence, Practice Indemnity, Management Liability, Medical Centre/Surgery, Income Protection and personal insurance.
AMAQIS is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Insurance Advisernet Australia Pty Ltd ABN 81 072 343 643, AFS Licence No: 240549. Authorised Rep No: 320115
FREE assessment of your insurance position
Doctors-in-Training can save up to 15 per cent when you take out three or more policies
Additional offers available throughout the year
FREE!
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AMA Travel QueenslandHoliday and conference bookings.
Enjoy the personalised services of AMA Queensland’s very own travel provider, AMA Travel Queensland.
Conditions do apply to the discounts mentioned, inquire prior to booking.
Discounted travel insurance depending on cover
Discount off domestic and international packages and cruise holidays
Discount off prepaid land arrangements within Australia
Significantly discounted service fees
P: 1300 262 885 (1300 AMA TVL) or (07) 5556 7222
www.amaq.worldtravel.com.au
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P: 1300 133 655
www.partnersamericanexpress.com/ama
American Express®
Together with American Express, we offer you a choice of unique and rewarding Cards.
Reduced or free membership to rewards programs such as Qantas or Ascent
No fee on supplementary cards
Accelerated points earning
AMA American Express Platinum Edge and Platinum Reserve cards offer a complimentary economy return flight to selected destinations
AMA American Express Platinum Reserve cards offer a complimentary priority pass membership and two visits per year to any of 600 participating airport lounges around the world, valued at US$153
Reduced or free annual fees
Full terms and conditions available at: www.ama.com.au/amex
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AMPThe first step towards owning your tomorrow lies in the way you manage your money today. Through partnership with AMP Bank, members of the AMA have access to special rates on a range of banking products and services to help you get more from your money.
www.ama.com.au/ama-members
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BMW Corporate ProgrammeThe start of a rewarding journey.
The BMW Corporate programme is not simply about making it easier to own one of the world’s safest, most advanced driving machines; it’s about enhancing the whole experience of ownership. It’s our way of ensuring that our corporate customers are given the best BMW experience possible.
Scheduled Servicing• Complimentary scheduled
servicing for 4 years / 60,000km
• Complimentary use of a BMW during scheduled servicing*
• Door-to-door pick up during scheduled servicing
Preferential pricing• Corporate pricing*
• Reduced dealer delivery charges
• Corporate finance rates to approved customers
BMW Driving experience• Reduced rate on a BMW
Driving experience courseP: 1800 635 750
www.bmw.com.au/corporate
The listed benefits apply to the purchase of a new BMW vehicle and only to the vehicle purchased. Terms and conditions apply and can be viewed on www.bmw.com.au/corporate.
*Selected models only.
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Clinic ConnectClinic Connect offers an appointment booking portal for the medical and allied health professions. We provide Doctors, Optometrists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and more with a ‘real-time’ calendar booking system that allows your patients (or referrers) to go online day or night and make appointments.
Users choose from times that clinics make available for booking online. Our system is synchronised with multiple Practice Management Systems used in medical practices, so appointments made online can seamlessly integrate into your practice appointment system, and the AMA Find a Doctor iPhone app.
With over 250,000 appointments booked online in 2012, sign up now and see the benefits of online appointments for yourself.
Zero sign up fee (saving $198)
Reduced appointment booking fees (5c per booking)
P: 1300 991 953
www.clinicconnect.com.au
clinicconnect
clinicconnect
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Commonwealth Bank Merchant FacilitiesSave with special rates for AMA Queensland members.
AMA Queensland members can now save with special rates from the Commonwealth Bank.
Did you know that you can now make big savings on merchant terminals just by switching to the Commonwealth Bank?
As an AMA Queensland member, you’ll receive six months free rental on your EFTPOS terminal when you settle your EFTPOS payments to an eligible Commonwealth Bank business transaction account. You’ll also pay no joining fee – saving you $110.
P: 1800 730 554
You’ll also benefit from a dedicated team to get you up and running in no time, plus customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Combine your EFTPOS service with a Commonwealth Bank business transaction account to get faster access to your funds. Or if you’re with another bank switch your EFTPOS service and settle to your current bank account, while taking advantage of these great rates.
Call the Commonwealth Bank’s Merchant Specialists on 1800 730 554 today. Remember to tell them you’re a AMA Queensland member.
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Dendy CinemasFlash your AMA Queensland membership card at the box office and save.
Receive a 12 month membership for FREE (value $16). This will then entitle the person to $11 tickets for any movie.
Seniors (over 65) with membership recieve $8 tickets for any movie.
P: (07) 3137 6000
www.dendy.com.au
FREE!
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HertzGreat discounts and preferential treatment at Hertz, the world’s number one car rental company. Fleet includes passenger vehicles, trucks and vans at over 200 locations in Australia and New Zealand.
Quote CDP number 283826
* Overseas bookings must be made in advance in Australia for special rates to apply.
** Please check website for full terms and conditions.
Special rates in Australia and New Zealand
Periodic bonus offers
Accident excess reduced from $2,750 to $1,065 at no cost
Special discounts at selected locations in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada*
Reduced rated for Accident Excess Reduction (AER) • Standard rates = $27.00• AMA rate = $17.20
Reduced rates for MAX Package • Standard rates = $32.00• AMA rates = $27.60
FREE membership to the Hertz #1 Club Gold for express service and VIP treatment in Australia and worldwide – save $50 per year
P: 13 30 39
www.ama.com.au/memberservices
FREE!
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Investec Medical FinanceThis partnership enables members access to a range of financial products and services including: Equipment and fit-out finance Goodwill funding Credit cards Home loans (up to 100%) Commercial and property finance
(up to 100%) Car finance SMSF lending and deposits Transactional banking and
overdrafts Savings and deposits Foreign exchange
Investec Professional Finance Pty Ltd ABN 94 110 704 464 (Investec Profesisonal Finance), Investec Bank (Australia) Limited ABN 55 071 292 594 (Investec Bank). Deposit products are issued by Investec Bank. All finance is subject to standard credit assessment and approval criteria. Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. We reserve the right to cease offering these products at any time without notice.
Promotions specific to AMA Members which may include rebates, membership fees compensation, and special interest rates
BILL DALE
P: (07) 3018 8182
M: 0424 506 675
SIMON MOORE
P: (07) 3018 8114
M: 0439 062 692
www.investec.com.au
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Lexus Corporate ProgrammeNormally reserved only for BRW Top 500 Companies, the Lexus of Brisbane Group (Indooroopilly, Fortitude Valley, Maroochydore, and Southport) partnership allows members and their fulltime staff to access the Lexus Corporate Programme benefits.
Exclusive to AMA Queensland members: Priority invitations to Lexus of
Brisbane Group corporate events Dedicated Lexus/AMA contact
person for all enquiries.
The Lexus Corporate Programme also incorporates Encore Privileges: Complimentary service loan cars
and pick-up and drop off during servicing
Lexus DriveCare providing 24 hour roadside assistance
Lexus Premium Ticketing Lexus Magazine
Preferential pricing across the new care model range
Priority production if built to order
Three year/60,000km complimentary scheduled servicing*
Reduced dealer pre-delivery fee
Access to the corporate evaluation fleet
Ownership Solutions; a new way to buy a Lexus that gives you all the control you need, by guaranteeing the future value* of your vehicle when you purchase it
Four year/ 100,000km warranty*
PETER THOMAS, LEXUS CONCIERGE
P: (07) 3327 1777
E: peter.thomas@ lexusofbrisbane.com.au
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*Full terms and conditions available on request.
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Ross NoyeInvestment Adviser and Financial Adviser
Stockbroking
Financial and Retirement planning
Self Managed Super Funds Specialist
FREE one hour initial consultation
AMA Queensland Exclusive brokerage rates
ROSS NOYE
P: 0438 779 955
FREE!
There is a link to an online email enquiry form on the www.amaq.com.au homepage, simply click on the Macquarie logo.
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PowerbuyMembers savings on popular IT products and services. Brands Include Dell, Lenovo, HP, Fuji Xerox and NETGEAR.
Discounts for ABN holders - your option of using either a discount coupon or cash-back rebate varies by IT brand and product
Negotiated discount coupons for products that are ideal for home and student use
P: 1300 955 523
www.powerbuy.com.au
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The Qantas ClubFeel welcome at over 130 lounges worldwide. Enjoy the global network of Qantas Club, partner airline lounges.*
Dedicated check-in
Priority baggage handling and allowances
News and entertainment
On departure upgrades
Priority reservations
QUOTE MEMBER CODE: 110 896
*Subject to Qantas Club terms and conditions. Subject to Qantas Club, partner and associated lounges conditions of entry
New discounted joining fee and annual membership rates • Joining fee: $230.00 –
save $140• One year membership: $372 –
save $113• Two year membership:
$660.30 – save $214.69
P: 13 11 31
www.ama.com.au/memberservices/qantas
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TressCox LawyersThis partnership provides you with legal assistance and support, both individually and for your business and your staff. This includes:
Purchase and sale of medical practices
Employment and Industrial Relations (both for employers and employees)
VMO appointments and contracts in the private and public sectors
General practice and specialist practice issues
Dispute resolution and litigation
Disciplinary matters and proceedings
Mandatory Reporting issues
Medicare Australia investigations
Business Structures and Partnership Agreements
Estate planning and financial management
FREE initial consultation by phone or in person (saving $150 - $560)
P: (07) 3872 2207
www.amaq.com.au
FREE!
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Virgin LoungeThe Lounge allows you to mix business and leisure. There are a great variety of work zones, from private meeting rooms to work stations and open-planned meeting areas; all supported with free access to Wireless broadband. With The Lounge’s free-flowing hospitality and a relaxed ambience, you’ll also find plenty of room to catch up and be entertained.
To take advantage of this great AMA rate please call or email AMA member services with your full name details and Velocity membership number handy.
*Subject to The Lounge terms and conditions. For full terms and conditions please see www.virginblue.com.au/Personal/Services/TheLounge/index.htm
AMA Member Rates:Joining Fee: $0.00 (Save $199)Annual Fee: $269 (Save $100 per year
P: 1300 133 655E: [email protected]/memberservices
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Volkswagen & SkodaVolkswagen and Skoda vehicles are cheaper for AMA Members, who can receive a discount off the recommended retail price of various Volkswagens and Skodas: a deal that could save you thousands!
Please see your local VW dealership for further details on the discount structure.
To take advantage of this exclusive offer simply call or email AMA Member Services.
Please note: You will need to have been an AMA member for at least three months prior to the date you pick up your new Volkswagen. Discounts vary depending on the model and may not apply to all models, please contact your dealership for further information on the discount structure.
Discounts on brand new Volkswagens and Skoda vehicles!
P: 1300 133 655
www.ama.com.au/memberservices-vw
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William BuckWilliam Buck are AMA Queensland’s corporate partners for taxation, accountancy and business advisory services.
Complimentary consultation for commencing practice, contracting or IMG plus complimentary establishment of the necessary registrations including ABN, GST and PAYG (Workcover available)
15 per cent off initial structuring costs for contractors or commencing practice
Complimentary review of structures and investment entities
Salary sacrifice consultation (does not include paperwork) at the reduced rate of $220 (save $220)
P: (07) 3229 5100www.williambuck.com.au
PAUL COPELAND
E: paul.copeland@ williambuckqld.com.au
JULIE SMITH
E: julie.smith@ williambuckqld.com.au
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