Position and policy statements

The scope of practice outlines osteopathic principles, education and CPD and general scope of practice for healthcare stakeholders.

This document describes the typical services that Australian osteopaths provide their patients, reflective of their university education and continuing areas of professional development, and the pricing principles supporting these services. This document is of use to practising osteopaths, private health insurers, government funding bodies and other stakeholder groups.

Infant orofacial conditions such as tongue tie are complex and require interdisciplinary care. Osteopaths working with infants and their caregivers manage the neuromusculoskeletal implications of orofacial conditions for the neck, head, back and posture. This practice briefing for health stakeholders describes good practice in osteopathic management of orofacial conditions, other health professional groups osteopaths work with for management, and practice advice Osteopathy Australia offers its members working in the field to promote infant health and development.

A policy statement by Osteopathy Australia about the role of osteopathy in treating children, in the context of paediatric care in the broader health system.

A policy paper outlining Osteopathy Australia's position on COVID-19 vaccinations

A policy statement outlining Osteopathy Australia's position on vaccination

Osteopathy Australia policy outlining the position on clinical management of babies, infants and children, including spinal manipulation.