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* 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.
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19/01/2026
Osteopathy takes a whole body approach, considering how the body’s structure and function work together. Through gentle manual techniques, osteopaths may improve mobility, reduce tension, and promote overall wellbeing. Here are some ways osteopaths may support women during menopause:
👉Managing joint and muscle pain
👉Promoting movement and exercise for wellbeing
👉Enhancing sleep quality
👉Reducing stress and tension
Learn more at whatisosteo.com
28/12/2025
Consult an osteopath to discuss how they might assist you with your health and well-being.
Find an osteo near you at whatisosteo.com
23/12/2025
As Chanukah ends—a time that reminds us of resilience, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness—Osteopathy Australia sends its deepest condolences to all those affected by the recent tragic events in Bondi.
We stand with Australia’s Jewish community, and we share in your grief. Hate has no place in our society, and violence is never the answer. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the divisions and fear these attacks seek to create.
As health professionals, whether in the way we approach our patients or in the mateship we show each other every day, we believe our greatest strength as Australians comes from compassion, empathy, and care for one another. These values are at the heart of osteopathy and guide our commitment to inclusion and unity.
We recognise that distressing events and news coverage like this can have a profound impact on mental health. If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, please reach out for support:
• Members Counselling Service
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Additionally, Lifeblood has issued urgent calls for O negative blood donations following the incident. If you are able, please consider making an appointment in the coming days and weeks.
Our hearts are with Bondi, with the Jewish community, and with all those affected by this tragedy. Together, let us stand against hate and work toward a future defined by compassion and unity.
17/12/2025
Osteopathy focuses on the whole body to promote healing, by aiming to improve the body’s circulation, mobility and overall wellbeing.
Osteopaths believe that the body has the ability to recover when it’s in the right balance and position.
Using a combination of traditional and modern healthcare philosophies, osteopaths generally use non-invasive forms of therapy like muscle soft-tissue work, joint mobilisation or manipulation, stretching and exercises, combined with education and advice to support the body’s natural healing processes.
Learn more: whatisosteo.com
15/12/2025
If recent events in Bondi are causing you distress, please consider speaking with someone about how you’re feeling. Support is available via our members counselling service: https://bit.ly/memberscounselling
Lifeline on 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14, or lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat. or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
On Sunday evening Lifeblood issued several life-threatening orders for O negative blood, in the wake of the incident at Bondi Beach.
Please make an appointment for the coming days and weeks if you can.
Our hearts are with Bondi 💔
12/12/2025
Many elbow injuries - like tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow - are often caused by overuse. Sometimes, weakness in the shoulder or repetitive wrist and hand movements can also play a part.
An osteopath may take the time to understand your health history, assess your elbow and surrounding areas and consider factors that may be contributing to your discomfort before developing a care plan tailored to you.
Calling Australians 60+!
Your Home, Your Voice.
Are you over 60 years old? We want to hear from you!
RMIT University is conducting research on AI-enabled health monitoring devices and how older Australians feel about their use in the home. These devices have the potential to predict and prevent health events, supporting independent living for older adults.
We invite you to participate in a 45–60 minute interview and share your thoughts about AI in home-based health monitoring.
Your voice will help shape the future of ageing in place.
To register your interest and read the participant information and consent form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rXMut3XEKf
This study has been approved by the RMIT University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Ethics Approval No. 29542
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.
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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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