Member updates

We made a formal submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s (the Department) consultation on the Emerging Mental Health Curriculum Framework for Undergraduate Health Degrees. Here’s what we said – and why it matters.

The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) recently released the Summary of Indicative Support at Home Prices. Read more to see what it means for you.

You told us aged care is important to you – both as healthcare practitioners and as advocates for older Australians. That’s why, on your behalf, we responded to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s Cost Recovery consultation.

We recently responded to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s open consultation on the Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy.

We recently responded to Jobs and Skills Australia’s open consultation on the Occupation Shortage List – Stakeholder Survey. Read more about our submission here.

On 27 February 2025, the team attended a workshop on National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) economics. The workshop looked at ways to shape and inform the future of NDIS policy reform.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission released the Provider Registration Policy and Cost Recovery Consultation paper outlining what you need to know to register to provide aged care services. Read more about the requirements for osteopaths working in aged care.

Read more about our most recent meeting with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) about our application for recognition.

Read more about our most recent meeting with the department and following on from our submission to the open consultation on the Residential Aged Care Service List.

Read our summary of the latest meeting with the NDIS Commissioner, Ms Louise Glanville - the meeting provided some clarification on the decision-making process and the next steps required to progress osteopathy’s inclusion.