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02/12/2025
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year.
In Australia, 5.5 million people live with disability. Osteopaths may help people with physical disabilities or other disabilities that have a physical impact to live as independently as possible within their home, school or local community. For example, they will observe your movement and function in specific environments to assess how this may be improved and how any pain or discomfort may be relieved.
Find an osteo near you at whatisosteo.com
Check out this valuable elearning resource that provides a practical introduction to the key concepts practitioners need to be aware of when considering working with NDIS participants as well as understanding how osteopathic practice can meet the needs of participants in the NDIS:
Your goals matter - and so does your body. Osteopathy may help you stay balanced, prevent injuries and keep you moving forward.
25/11/2025
What is osteopathy? It’s all about you. The whole you.
Osteopathy takes a whole-body approach, considering how the body’s structure and function work together to support movement and overall wellbeing.
Find an osteo near you at whatisosteo.com
19/11/2025
The Graduate Certificate in Strength & Conditioning offers osteopaths a unique opportunity to expand their practice by stepping directly into an AFL high-performance environment.
Delivered in partnership by Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs, this program blends advanced postgraduate coursework with hands-on immersion inside a professional performance department - giving osteopaths genuine insight into athlete management, rehab, and performance.
As exercise prescription and high-performance rehabilitation become increasingly essential to osteopathic practice, this course provides the skills, exposure, and experience to meet modern clinical demands.
Across one semester, students gain:
🏉 40+ hours embedded within the Western Bulldogs high performance & medical team
🔍 Exposure to AFL, AFLW, VFL & VFLW training, rehab, and match-day performance
👥 Masterclasses and mentoring from industry-leading performance staff
Completion of the Grad Cert meets one of the tertiary study requirements towards the advanced titling as a Sports Management osteopath. Contact the Osteopathy Australia team for more details.
10/11/2025
However, if you plan to have your osteo treatment covered by health insurance, some insurance plans may require a referral from your GP or specialist to authorise coverage for osteopathic treatment. We recommend checking with your insurance provider for specific policy details regarding referrals and coverage for osteopathic care.
To find an osteo near you: whatisosteo.com
30/10/2025
Dealing with nagging lower back or tailbone pain? Your sacroiliac joint may be the culprit.
💡 Did you know that both too much and too little movement in this joint - where your sacrum meets your pelvis - can trigger discomfort?
Osteopaths may guide you with tailored exercises to help stretch or stabilise your muscles, easing pain and restoring balance.
Many older Australians believe the effect of ageing on their joints is untreatable and inevitable. Pain can make life harder - but support is available.
Osteopaths are trained to assess and may help manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting older people.
Learn more at whatisosteo.com
26/10/2025
Just 30 minutes of movement a day can lift your mood, boost your energy and support your overall wellbeing.
Osteopaths may help you make the most of your workouts by:
Supporting performance by improving alignment and body function so you can move comfortably.
Get moving this week - and do it right!
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24/10/2025
Headaches, migraines and dizziness are some of the most widespread health issues, often having a major effect on daily life. Osteopaths may also play a role in supporting people with concussion and post-concussion symptoms. Seeking out an osteopath with the right expertise and training ensures you receive a thorough assessment, accurate diagnosis, and care tailored to your needs.
Find an osteo near you to talk about your head pain at whatisosteo.com
21/10/2025
Starting your fitness journey? Here are a few tips to get moving:
👉Set small, realistic goals - little wins add up.
👉Choose activities you actually enjoy.
👉Make it a routine - schedule your workouts.
👉Team up with a buddy for extra motivation.
👉Listen to your body - rest when you need it.
The best time to start is now. Osteopaths may help support you along the way. Find an osteo near you at whatisosteo.com
17/10/2025
World Menopause Day is held every year on 18 October to raise awareness of menopause and the many ways to support health and wellbeing during this stage of life.
Osteopathy may play a role in supporting women through menopause by helping manage musculoskeletal changes, improving mobility, reducing pain, and promoting overall wellbeing.
Take time to explore the support options available and prioritise your health.
Learn more at whatisosteo.com
13/10/2025
Happy Allied Health Professions Day!
Today we recognise and celebrate the vital contribution allied health professionals make to improving health, wellbeing and quality of life in our communities.
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Osteopathy Australia wants to create a friendly, participative and enjoyable online experience for members of our Facebook community. To make sure our community remains positive, the following post types are not accepted and will be removed:
* Profane, defamatory, offensive or violent language
* “Trolling”, or posting deliberately disruptive statements meant to hijack comment threads or throw discussions off-track
* Attacks on specific groups or any comments meant to harass, threaten or abuse an individual
* Hateful or discriminatory comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or political beliefs
* Links or comments containing sexually explicit content material
* Discussion of illegal activity
* Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
* Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights
* Content that relates to confidential or proprietary business information
* Content determined to be inappropriate, in poor taste, or otherwise contrary to the purposes of the forum
* Posts with private or confidential health information
Please note:
* While Osteopathy Australia uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site; Osteopathy Australia makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy.
* The material presented is purely informational and is not intended to be used as medical or paramedical advice or treatment. Should you require management of a condition, you should seek appropriate help from a qualified Practitioner.
* Any concepts presented here by individuals are entirely the author's own (unless expressly stated) and do not represent the views of Osteopathy Australia
* Linked sites are not under the control of Osteopathy Australia and Osteopathy Australia is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site.
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