Membership FAQs

Check that your current membership type is the right one for you.

If your circumstances have recently changed or are due to change, you can opt to transfer to another membership type during a current membership cycle, depending on your situation.
You can manage your membership categories online via My Memberships on your member dashboard.

Conditions for switching membership type:

• Osteopathy Australia membership can be cancelled during a membership cycle. However, no refunds are provided.
• Switching membership type is only available from 1 October to 30 June each year.
• Switching membership type is not available from 1 July to 30 September each year.
• When transferring to a membership category of a higher fee, by proceeding, you are declaring you agree to the conditions of your new membership type, along with a pro-rata payment.
• When transferring to a membership category of a lesser fee, by proceeding, you are declaring you agree to the conditions of your new membership type to grant any pro-rata credit due.
• A pro-rata membership credit is calculated by calendar month only, based on the date your online declaration is completed.
• Some membership category changes require evidence of your Professional Indemnity Insurance status in Australia and if requested, must be uploaded online or you agree to authorise Osteopathy Australia to contact your insurer directly, to confirm your personal Professional Indemnity Insurance status.
• Any membership credit due can be applied to a subsequent membership invoice only, by 31 July of the current cycle.
• Osteopathy Australia does not offer membership fee refunds and no membership credit will be issued retrospectively.
• Should a membership lapse, any membership credit will expire immediately after the renewal period has ended (31 July).
• If you have any other queries about changing your membership type, please contact us directly.

Renew your membership

You can renew your membership online each year via Manage My Membership on your member dashboard.
When the renewal window is open from 1 May to 31 July each year, a 'Renew Membership' button will display on your Manage My Membership page, to renew.

Watch how to renew your membership here

As a renewing member, you can opt to pay by quarterly instalment.

This option is only available when you renew and can be selected during the online renewal process.
A $25 annual admin fee applies with your first quarter payment.

Your quarterly payments are scheduled on:
Qtr 1: Date you pay your first quarter renewal invoice (in renewal period 1 May-31 Jul)*
Qtr 2: Early October (auto-processed)
Qtr 3: Early January (auto-processed)
Qtr 4: Early April (auto-processed)

* For inclusion in the Early Bird Renewal Draw each year, payment for your 1st Quarter must be received by 15 June.

• The first quarter payment is processed by you when you renew your membership online.
• Quarters two, three and four will be auto-processed by Osteopathy Australia, using the payment details entered for your first quarter payment.
• To update your payment details, please go to My Invoices on your dashboard.
• A courtesy email reminder is sent out a week before your next quarterly payment is due to be processed.
   
• Each quarter, if your payment is not successful, two further attempts will be made to successfully process your payment due.
• Thereafter, your login will be de-activated and your membership cancelled if your account remains in arrears after 30 days.
• For invoice queries, please contact us on 02 9410 0099 or info@osteopathy.org.au.

Please note:

Payments by Direct Debit, Visa or MasterCard are accepted.
All electronic payments through the Ezypay payment gateway are compliant with taxation standards and PCI DSS. Please rest assured that your sensitive member data is being handled at the highest level of data security and within the law.

Renew by 15 June for your entry into the draw!

To be eligible for inclusion in this year's draw, renew your membership by 15 June.
Five lucky members will be drawn on 24 June 2024 and will win their membership fee back!

No additional consideration will be entered into (T&Cs are available on the Renew my membership page, displayed from 1 May to 31 July each year).

The current cycle ends on 30 June

Your membership ends on 30 June each year, however, a 'grace period' applies for the month of July.

From 1 August, a $165 join fee applies to re-joining members who have let their membership lapse.

1 July every year

The standard 12-month membership cycle starts on 1 July and ends on 30 June each year.

Osteopathy Australia membership can be cancelled during a membership cycle, however, no refunds are provided.

To cancel your membership during a cycle or for more information about your membership, please contact us on 1800 467 836 or email your request to membership@osteopathy.org.au.

Free and member rates

• Advertise jobs, locum work, rooms for rent, equipment for sale, CPD courses and events.
• Advertise via classifieds, eFlyers, website banners and Osteo Life ads.
• All advertising with Osteopathy Australia is subject to approval.
• You can purchase an advert via Advertise with Osteopathy Australia.
• As a member, classified adverts are free to post and broadcast after content has been approved. Go to My Classifieds on your member dashboard to post your free classified advert.