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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
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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. |
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‘Find an Osteopath’ |
The AOA online search engine. Your clinic details are listed online so that potential patients can contact you direct. |
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Phone Information and Referral Hotline |
The AOA 1800 number provides phone referral and information to hundreds of potential patients every week across Australia. |
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AOA Member Directory |
The Directory provides you with an opportunity to network with fellow osteopaths. |
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Free Classifieds Advertising |
Advertise for new staff, locums or associates, selling equipment or even your practice all for free for AOA members. |
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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. |
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Professional Development Courses |
Advance your career through discounted continuing professional development courses and seminars. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Promotion of Osteopathy |
The AOA promotes your profession in the media and through the annual Osteopathy Awareness Week. |
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Discounts on a wide range of products |
Take advantage of discounts on accommodation, car hire and much more through the Frequent Values program. |
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Advocacy and political lobbying |
The AOA works hard to gain professional rights and recognition for Osteopaths in Australia through advocacy and political lobbying |
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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.
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