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Osteopathy Australia promotes and champions the work of osteopaths as university-qualified primary healthcare professionals. This includes promoting osteopathy to consumers through media campaigns and education.

Statement on the inadequate Inclusion of osteopathy in aged care funding

Stop Press: Queensland implements obligations for preventing workplace sexual harassment

ECU to become the first WA university to offer osteopathy course

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Osteo Matters eNews for Osteopathy Australia members. Stay connected with member and industry news and updates affecting osteopaths.

Media Centre

Information and resources for journalists and the media requiring information about osteopathy and our organisation.

Stop Press: Closing Loopholes Part Two – upcoming amendments No.3

Stop Press: Closing Loopholes Bill Part Two - upcoming amendment No.2

Stop press: Closing Loopholes Bill Part Two - upcoming amendments No. 1

Stop press: Annual wage review decision announced

What's the future of osteopathy? Read this new white paper.

Welcome to Matt Cooper as the association's new president.

At the start of 2024, we welcomed Dr Matt Cooper (Osteopath) as the association’s new president. Read about Matt's vision for the future.

Michelle Funder concludes her strategic leadership role with a heartwarming and inspirational message.

At the start of 2024, Dr Michelle Funder (Osteopath) stepped down as the association’s President after four transformational years in the role. Michelle concludes her strategic leadership with a heartwarming and inspirational message.

Dr Georgia Ellis (Osteopath) reflects on the impactful initiatives and research achievements during her tenure.

At the start of 2024, Dr Georgia Ellis (Osteopath) stepped down as one of the association’s directors. Georgia reflects on the impactful initiatives and research achievements during her tenure.

Stop press: Changes to fixed term contract provisions

As one of the final changes of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022, there are incoming changes to how an employee can be engaged on a fixed-term contract.

Shake your pain shadow

Osteopathy Australia's Shake Your Pain Shadow campaign aims to educate the general community on the benefits of Osteopathy and encourage them to book an appointment.

whatisosteo.com

whatisosteo.com is Osteopathy Australia's consumer website aimed at promoting osteopathy as a profession while educating consumers on how osteopaths may be able to help them manage their pain.

Discover osteopathy

Julia Biernacki appointed to the Board of Osteopathy Australia

We welcome Julia Biernacki as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Julia will represent early-career osteopaths' interests and voices.

Your chance to ask any question

Over the next couple of months, Osteopathy Australia CEO, Antony Nicholas will be travelling to every capital city with a Board Director representative.

Find out more

Annual Wage Review Decision Announced

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced its annual wage review decision for the upcoming 2023/2024 financial year.

Osteopathy Australia HR Service will update all relevant modern award wage guides to reflect the increase. The updated guides will be available from 1st July 2023.

Stop press: recent Federal Court decision affecting employers must request employees work on a public holiday

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MEDIA RELEASE: Allied healthcare key to managing chronic pain

Media campaign highlighting the importance of seeking professional help, such as osteopaths, early for the management of chronic pain.