Position statements

The below position statements are document that clearly articulates Osteopathy Australia’s viewpoint on specific issues. They outline the evidence, arguments and rationale that underpin our stance. These documents serve several important purposes:

• Clarifying our position
  They provide clear guidance on complex or emerging topics, helping members, stakeholders, and policymakers understand where the profession stands.
• Strengthening advocacy
  Position statements support our engagement with government, allied health partners, insurers, and regulators by presenting a well‑defined, evidence‑based view.
• Ensuring consistent communication
  They guide Osteopathy Australia’s messaging across policy submissions, media commentary, and member communications, ensuring alignment with the profession’s values and priorities.

Osteopathy scope of practice

Osteopathy Australia's statement on the scope of practice of osteopaths in the Australian healthcare system.

Osteopathic clinical management for babies, infants, and children

Not all osteopaths clinically manage babies, infants and children, however many do provide clinical support and assistance to them and their caregivers.

Osteopaths, children and the wider health care system

A policy statement by Osteopathy Australia about the role of osteopathy in treating children, in the context of paediatric care in the broader health system.

The role of osteopaths in the NDIS

A policy statement by Osteopathy Australia about our advocacy work on the role of osteopathy in treating NDIS participants 

The role of osteopathy in the Support at Home program 

Osteopathy Australia's statement on the role of osteopaths in the aged care Support at Home program.

The role of osteopathy in residential aged care

Osteopathy Australia's statement on how osteopathy can help improve health outcomes for older Australians in residential aged care.

Falls prevention statement 

Falls prevention statement and guideline for osteopaths.

Cultural safety - a guide for osteopathy

A guide for osteopaths for culturally safe practice and care

Equity for prac placement support

Osteopathy Australia's statement on achieving equity for osteopaths under the Commonwealth Prac Payments Program. 

The role of osteopathy in chronic disease management

Osteopathy Australia's statement on how improvements to MBS items can assist in improve chronic disease outcomes. 

Vaccination policy

Osteopathy Australia policy outlining the association's position vaccinations for osteopaths. 

Osteopathy and the digital health sector

Osteopathy Australia's statement on improving access to digital health tools and products. 

Modernising DVA fee schedules

Osteopathy Australia's statement on improving access for veterans by reviewing DVA fee schedules. 

Direct referrals and diagnostic imaging rights

Osteopathy Australia's statement on expanding referrals rights.

Osteopathy and the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy

Osteopathy Australia's statement on funding and implementation of the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy.

Osteopathy healthcare workforce need and supply

Osteopathy Australia's statement on improving the distribution of the osteopathy workforce. 

Osteopathy and HELP support

Osteopathy Australia's statement on supporting osteopaths through HELP support. 

The National Skills and Capability Framework Matrix 

Osteopathy Australia's statement on the development of a national skills and capability matrix. 

Allied health blended funding trial

Osteopathy Australia's statement on establishing a multidisciplinary allied health primary care blended funding trail.   

Osteopathy's role in preventative healthcare

Osteopathy Australia's statement on what areas can be leveraged to enable better preventative healthcare.  

Support for rural and remote osteopaths

Osteopathy Australia's statement on the need for better support for rural and remote osteopaths. 

Support for a national list of allied health professionals

Osteopathy Australia's statement on the need for a nationally recognised list of allied health professionals.  

Support for osteopathy business owners

Osteopathy Australia's statement on financial supports and incentives for osteopathy business owners.

The role of allied health assistants 

Osteopathy Australia's statement on the use and role of allied health assistants. 

Strategic plan for osteopathy 2030 

Strategic plan for osteopathy 2030 - this work is a research project conducted by RMIT and funded by Osteopathy Australia.