The Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the national professional body representing Osteopaths in Australia. Our core work is liaising with both state and federal government, all other statutory bodies regarding professional, educational, legislative and regulatory issues as well as private enterprise. Osteopaths are registered allied health practitioners, and one of the ten registered health professions in every state and territory of Australia.

Osteopathy is not an alternative health option – osteopaths are university trained, government registered, allied health professionals. Currently an osteopath undertakes a 5-year, University Masters degree to achieve registration in Australia.

Most people, regardless of age or gender, will suffer from back or neck pain, headaches, sport injuries, stiffness or pain at some time. Osteopaths can help to identify the cause of the pain or injury and develop a safe and effective course of action to manage pain – so people can make the most of their active lives.

Osteopaths collectively treat over 30 000 people a week, generate over $200 million in the economy, plus osteopathy has been practiced for over 100 years in Australia and a registered profession in Australia for 30 years.

AOA NATIONAL OSTEOPATHY CONFERENCE
15-17 October 2010, Melbourne Crown Entertainment Conference.
Registrations open in August 2010

See the Conference 2010 page (left hand menu) for more details and updates.