Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Osteopathy
Member Type(s): Osteopaths
Scope: National - Australia
Formed: 1955
Members: 1,200
Address: P.O. Box 5044, West Chatswood, NSW, 1515, Australia
Phone: 61 2 9410 0099
Fax: 61 2 9410 1699
Email: aoa@osteopathic.com.au
Website: www.osteopathic.com.au

Description:

The peak body for the osteopathic profession in Australia.

Mission/Aims:

To promote osteopathic philosophy, principles and practice. To maintain the integrity of osteopathy in Australia. To continually develop the quality of osteopathic care and management of best practise standards. To maintain commitment and promote a research ethos formulating continued improvement in professional practice.

Principal Activities:

The AOA represents osteopaths throughout Australia for government, health insurers and community groups. Key development is focused in expansion of growth through undergraduate education and mandatory continuing professional development in practice.

Member Benefits:

Representation of osteopaths with all health care decision makers. Maintenance and safeguard of quality care offered to the community. Enhancement of ongoing euctaion through seminars and conferences. Networking opportunities within the profession.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Annual program of seminars delivered throughout Australia under a Continiung Professional Development policy.

Verification Criteria:

Evidence of Registration as an Osteopath in the state or territory of practice. See State Osteopaths Registration Boards.