The reinstatement of the Diploma of Remedial Massage course at CIT

Subject:
The reinstatement of the Diploma of Remedial Massage course at CIT
Eligibility:
Residents of ACT
Sponsoring member:
Mr Thomas Emerson
No. of Signatures:
58
Posting Date:
24/10/2025
Closing Date:
13/11/2025
 
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Information about the Principal Petitioner is available through the sponsoring Member of the Legislative Assembly's office
TO: The Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Reason for this Petition

The following residents of the ACT draw the attention of the Assembly that the Remedial Massage Industry in Canberra and surrounding regions is facing an existential crisis with CIT showing intentions to cut their Diploma and Cert 4 Remedial Massage course entirely. 

The Remedial Massage course at CIT has been the lifeblood of the local industry for 30+ years and in the past has been regarded as the best course in Australia. The problem:

 

  • CIT executives have indicated that the Diploma of Remedial Massage course may be permanently cancelled.
  • The course has been off scope since August 2024 due to CIT being audited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This process was delayed due to CIT not meeting certain criteria but eventually passing in March 2025. It is now under CIT’s profile review which is a review of all courses. CIT executives have provided no timeline on the completion of this review. This means there hasn't been a new intake of massage students since January 2024.
  • Remedial Massage is currently on the Skills Shortage list.
  • The industry is crying out for more therapists to support a rapidly growing demand post the Covid era.

We encourage CIT to work more collaboratively with industry leaders that have shown a passionate desire to help CIT increase their student numbers and see the course remain exceptional. We want to ensure local health practices remain viable and supporting the healthcare of locals! We want to help, heal, educate and empower locals to be healthy and want to upskill, teach and inspire local Health professionals to be the best in the industry.

 

We want the course at CIT to retain its reputation as one of the premier courses for Remedial Massage training in Australia. As an industry Remedial Massage wants to positively contribute to our community health, visitor economy and sporting achievements of the Canberra region.

 

 

Requested Actions

Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call on the ACT Government to reinstate the Diploma of Remedial Massage course and inquire with CIT into their handling of this review and impress upon them the urgency to reinstate the course.

 

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