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Join The AOA

Your Profession. Your future.

The Australian Osteopathic Association works hard to gain professional rights and recognition for Osteopaths in Australia through advocacy, political lobbying and media campaigns.

Why be a Member of the AOA?

Protect your interests by supporting your professional association. The AOA lobbies to gain rights for osteopaths and promote the profession in the media. 
Stay in touch with the latest news that affects you.  Receive Osteo Life newsletter and eflyers with news, features, classifieds and more.
Get exposure with a free listing in the AOA “Find an Osteopath search engine. 
Save Money by taking advantage of professional indemnity insurance discounts. Other discounts and free advertising on the AOA classifieds and online locum register. 
Advance your career through discounted continuing professional development (CPD), access to online scientific journals and informed advice from AOA members.  

“I am a member because I like the sense of unity within the profession when we get together at events like the recent AOA Conference, there’s strength in unity that gives us a national identity.” Greg Mathieson, AOA member     “I believe a unified and professional body representing our profession is essential for our growth and evolution.”  Melinda Banks, AOA member     “I am a member because it reminds me that I am a part of a unique family. Without the focus and direction of an organisation, I am just a single person treating patients without guidance, help or support .”  Nick Jansen, AOA member  

Member Benefits

Professional Indemnity Insurance

You can take advantage of greatly reduced professional indemnity insurance which has the added benefit of legal advice, public liability, product liability and run off cover included. 

 

‘Find an Osteopath’

The AOA online search engine. Your clinic details are listed online so that potential patients can contact you direct. 

 

Phone Information and Referral Hotline

The AOA 1800 number provides phone referral and information to hundreds of potential patients every week across Australia.

 

AOA Member Directory

The Directory provides you with an opportunity to network with fellow osteopaths.  

 

Free Classifieds Advertising

Advertise for new staff, locums or associates, selling equipment or even your practice all for free for AOA members.

 

Access to scientific journals

Through Science Direct and the member website you can access 6 journals 24/7, plus abstracts from thousands of other journals.

 

Professional Development Courses

Advance your career through discounted continuing professional development courses and seminars.

 

Members Advice Service and Factsheets

Through the AOA staff you get a wide range of knowledge to assist you in your daily business, plus access a range of member information on the AOA website.

 

Annual Conference

This is an opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, industry leaders and experts. Participate in workshops and meet AOA Members from across Australia.

 

Osteo Life

The quarterly magazine for AOA Members keeps you in touch with your profession and provides information and advice which is relevant to your osteopathic practise.

 

Promotion of Osteopathy

The AOA promotes your profession in the media and through the annual Osteopathy Awareness Week.

 

Discounts on a wide range of products

Take advantage of discounts on accommodation, car hire and much more through the Frequent Values program.

 

Advocacy and political lobbying

The AOA works hard to gain professional rights and recognition for Osteopaths in Australia through advocacy and political lobbying

 

Membership Information and Application Form

The AOA offers a range of memberships for Osteopaths, Academics and their supporters.  Features and conditions of membership vary with each category. 

Click for  MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES, CONDITIONS AND FEES  
Click for  Membership Application Form


Members Code of Conduct
AOA Privacy Statement

Declaration  Full, 1st Year in Practice, 2nd Year in Practice
Declaration  Academic
Declaration  Retired
Declaration  Part-time
Declaration  Non Practicing, Maternity
Declaration  Associate
Payment Conditions 

Quarterly Installment declaration  RENEWING MEMBERS ONLY

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