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In April 2022, Osteopathy Australia provided feedback on WorkSafe Tasmania's Workplace Rehabilitation Provider Accreditation Framework in Tasmania (March, 2022) and also sought approval for osteopaths to become eligible to provide workplace rehabilitation services in Tasmania.
See: WorkSafe Tasmania: Osteopathy Australia Submission 2022
UPDATE December 2022: Osteopaths have been approved to work as workplace rehabilitaiton providers as of 1 July 2023, more information will be provided as it is released by WorkSafe Tasmania
The results of the consultation can be found on the Worksafe Tasmaina Website
The latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data reveals significant trends in hospital personnel and patient visits, emphasising the demand for osteopathic services to address musculoskeletal issues across Australia.
The team attended The NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce roundtable on dual regulation allied health and rehabilitation services with taskforce member Michael Borowick. The rountable highlighted the need to streamline registration processes and enhance service quality in allied health and rehabilitation services within the NDIS framework, addressing gaps in understanding AHPRA's requirements, proposing measures to mitigate pricing concerns, and suggesting solutions for administrative challenges while ensuring continuous education and onboarding for providers.