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Discover the benefits of Osteopathy Australia membership

We’re the national peak body representing osteopaths across Australia - advocating for your profession and promoting osteopathy at every level.

By becoming a member, you demonstrate a commitment to high professional and ethical standards beyond registration. Plus, enjoy access to exclusive member benefits that support your practice and personal well-being.

There are plenty of great reasons to join!

*Membership fees have increased as of 21/04/2026

Full membership

Registered osteopath working full time

  • $1,169 annually
  • Annual fee (incl GST)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

Can advertise your clinic on Find an osteo.

Academic membership

Registered osteopath 0.6 FTE* as an academic at a tertiary institution in Australia

  • $1,049
  • Annual fee (incl GST)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

Can advertise your clinic on Find an osteo.

Early career membership

Registered practising osteopath, finished their course less than five years ago

  • $419 - $1,029 (see Early Career types and fees)
  • Annual fee (incl GST)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

Can advertise your clinic on Find an osteo.

Part-time membership

Registered osteopath practising less than 16 hours per week (in any capacity) 

  • $862 annually
  • Annual fee (incl GST)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

Can advertise your clinic on Find an osteo.

International membership

Qualified osteopath, not living or practising osteopathy in Australia

  • $437 annually
  • Annual fee (GST-free)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

Can advertise your clinic on Find an osteo.

Non-practising membership

Qualified osteopath not practising osteopathy in any capacity for at least 6 months within Australia

  • $437 annually
  • Annual fee (incl GST)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

No clinic listing on Find an osteo

Retired membership

Existing member may apply to the Board for this category at 65 or if ceasing practise

  • $249 annually
  • Annual fee (incl GST)
  • Pro-rata fees apply
  • $165 join fee

No clinic listing on Find an osteo

Student membership

Student currently enrolled and studying osteopathy in Australia

Student Membership is free and auto renewed until graduation

  • Free membership
  • Auto-renewal until graduation
  • Free liabilities insurance