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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for osteopaths is open

Osteopaths are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fee for 2024/25

The Osteopathy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced increase in the annual registration fee for osteopaths for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become an osteopath and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now. 
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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07 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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24 Jun 2024

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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28 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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15 Apr 2024

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of Australian regulation in World Osteopathic Healthcare Week

The Osteopathy Board of Australia is celebrating 45 years of statutory regulation for osteopaths in Australia this World Osteopathic Healthcare Week, 15-21 April 2024.
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01 Mar 2024

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Feb 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2024

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

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News Archives

2023

27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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02 Nov 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 Oct 2023

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for osteopaths is now open

Osteopaths are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fee for 2023/24

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for osteopaths for 2023/24.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become an osteopath and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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07 Sep 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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26 Jun 2023

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Osteopathy Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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26 Apr 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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24 Apr 2023

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

There is a vacancy arising for a registered osteopath from Western Australia on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
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21 Apr 2023

New resources aim to support practitioners to manage health records

To help osteopaths better understand and meet their health record management obligations, the Osteopathy Board of Australia has developed two new health record management resources.
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17 Apr 2023

Happy World Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2023!

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board), along with the international osteopathic community, are celebrating all things osteopathy this week.
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14 Mar 2023

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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06 Mar 2023

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

Updated: 11 April 2023 There are vacancies arising for practitioner members from New South Wales and Western Australia on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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07 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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22 Nov 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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22 Nov 2022

Fact sheet published as Board reminds practitioners to check their PII

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has published a fact sheet on Professional indemnity insurance (PII) requirements as they remind practitioners to check their PII.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for osteopaths is now open

Osteopaths have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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30 Sep 2022

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

There are vacancies arising for practitioner members from South Australia, Victoria, and a small jurisdiction (Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory or Tasmania) on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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28 Sep 2022

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Sep 2022

Osteopathy Board of Australia fee set for 2022/23

The Osteopathy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for osteopaths for 2022/23.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.
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23 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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29 Jun 2022

Osteopaths, your Code of conduct comes into effect today

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for osteopaths comes into effect today with resources to help osteopaths understand and apply the code also published.
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20 Jun 2022

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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09 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Apr 2022

International Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2022 – celebrating osteopathy

Happy International Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2022!
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
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04 Feb 2022

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

There is a vacancy arising for a community member from any state or territory on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.
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27 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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17 Nov 2021

Osteopathy stakeholders information published

To keep the public safe, the Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) works with other regulators and stakeholders, all of who are relevant to registered osteopaths and students.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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28 Oct 2021

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Oct 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for osteopaths is now open

Osteopaths have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation. 
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as an osteopath anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fee for 2021-22

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2021-22.
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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04 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Jul 2021

Osteopathy accreditation standards published

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has approved and published the revised Osteopathic accreditation standards (2021) after they were received for approval from the Australian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (AOAC) in June.
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06 Jul 2021

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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11 Jun 2021

We want to hear from you on the shared Code of conduct

Have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for osteopaths and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.
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04 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 May 2021

Happy International Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2021!

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board), along with our colleagues from all around the world, are celebrating all things osteopathy this week for International Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2021.
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26 Apr 2021

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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11 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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15 Jan 2021

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

14 Dec 2020

Guidelines for responsible advertising in effect today

Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.
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30 Nov 2020

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for osteopaths is now open

Osteopaths are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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16 Oct 2020

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Sep 2020

Osteopathy Board of Australia freeze registration fee for 2020–21

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2020–21.
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17 Sep 2020

Cultural safety and the Capabilities for osteopathic practice

The Capabilities for osteopathic practice (2019) have received an important update in the inclusion of the cultural safety definition.
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14 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as an osteopath

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as an osteopath?
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24 Aug 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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07 May 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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17 Apr 2020

International Osteopathic Health Week 2020 celebrations postponed

International Osteopathic Health Week 2020 was schedule to be celebrated this month, however due to the world-wide situation relating to COVID-19 the Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board), in line with other osteopathy bodies and organisations, has postponed celebrating osteopaths and your work until a later date.
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09 Apr 2020

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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02 Apr 2020

Third statement from National Boards and Ahpra

As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

 The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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25 Mar 2020

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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13 Mar 2020

Statement from the Osteopathy Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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06 Mar 2020

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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26 Feb 2020

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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17 Feb 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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06 Feb 2020

Information forums for registrants

2019 saw the Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) visit Canberra, Perth and Hobart as part of a new information forum initiative, with Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide scheduled for 2020.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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2019

30 Dec 2019

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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24 Dec 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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05 Dec 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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05 Dec 2019

New information about animal-based practice

New information for osteopaths is available about their ongoing obligations for initial and ongoing registration and questions they may have about animal osteopathy.
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02 Dec 2019

2019 Capabilities for osteopathic practice in effect

The Capabilities for osteopathic practice (2019) set out the attributes, knowledge and skills required for osteopathic practice in Australia and, as of 1 December, are in effect.
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29 Nov 2019

Osteopathy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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06 Nov 2019

New video published to help osteos understand their revised capabilities

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has launched a short video, Getting to know your revised osteopathy capabilities, to explain important changes coming up for practitioners.
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05 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become an osteopath?
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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31 Oct 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Oct 2019

Osteopaths encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Osteopaths have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.
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30 Oct 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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26 Sep 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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24 Sep 2019

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 Sep 2019

Call for applications

There are vacancies for practitioner members from South Australia, Victoria and small jurisdictions (ACT/NT/Tas) on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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19 Sep 2019

The Osteopathy Board of Australia registration fee frozen for 2019/20

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2019/20.
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19 Sep 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.
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05 Aug 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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15 Jul 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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27 Jun 2019

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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19 Jun 2019

New Capabilities for osteopathic practice published

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) is urging registered osteopaths to familiarise themselves with the newly released Capabilities for osteopathic practice (2019) which will come into effect on 1 December 2019.
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12 Jun 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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09 May 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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12 Apr 2019

National Board thanks osteopaths for their contribution to healthcare

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) is recognising osteopaths nationally for their contribution to healthcare during this year’s Osteopathy Awareness Week.
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08 Apr 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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19 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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07 Mar 2019

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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22 Feb 2019

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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14 Feb 2019

Osteopathy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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11 Feb 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2018

20 Dec 2018

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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17 Dec 2018

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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28 Nov 2018

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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15 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for registration online now

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become an osteopath?
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05 Nov 2018

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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01 Nov 2018

Osteopaths reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Osteopaths have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time. 
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31 Oct 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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08 Oct 2018

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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13 Sep 2018

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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10 Sep 2018

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2018/19.
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05 Sep 2018

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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20 Aug 2018

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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16 May 2018

New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'

A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on draft revised Professional capabilities for osteopathic practice

The Osteopathy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft revised Professional capabilities for osteopathic practice.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Osteopathy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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12 Feb 2018

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 Feb 2018

Self-assessment tool launched to help practitioners and advertisers

A self-assessment tool to help practitioners and advertisers check and correct their advertising so it complies with their professional and legal obligations has been launched.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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23 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.
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2017

18 Dec 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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14 Dec 2017

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Dec 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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15 Nov 2017

Raising awareness of practitioners’ obligations under the National Law was a priority for the Osteopathy Board of Australia in 2016/17

The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.
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06 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Nov 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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02 Nov 2017

Osteopaths reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Osteopaths have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking registration invited to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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10 Oct 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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15 Sep 2017

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2017/18.
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13 Sep 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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04 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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23 Aug 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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17 Jul 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jul 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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02 Jun 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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24 May 2017

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 May 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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20 Apr 2017

Responsible advertising of health services: Practitioners reminded about their legal obligations on advertising

Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.
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11 Apr 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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11 Apr 2017

Request for Quote - Revised Capabilities for osteopathic practice

The Osteopathy Board releases a request for quote - Revised capabilities for osteopathic practice.
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30 Mar 2017

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for practitioner member vacancies in New South Wales and Western Australia on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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28 Mar 2017

Board asking every osteopath in Australia to read position statement on paediatric care

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has published a position statement for registered osteopaths in Australia which reinforces to all osteopaths their professional obligation to work within the limits of their scope of practice.
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28 Mar 2017

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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07 Mar 2017

Osteopathy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Osteopathy Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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06 Mar 2017

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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27 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Feb 2017

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for practitioner member vacancies in New South Wales and Western Australia on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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2016

19 Dec 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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13 Dec 2016

Guidance issued on endorsements about scheduled medicines

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance).
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06 Dec 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Nov 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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21 Nov 2016

Osteopaths reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Osteopaths have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.
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10 Nov 2016

Revising registration standards was a focus in 2015/16

In order to make the registration and regulation of osteopaths as seamless and transparent as possible, the Osteopathy Board of Australia revised five core Registration standards in 2015/16, according to information published by AHPRA today in its annual report.
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27 Oct 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.
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27 Oct 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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24 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Oct 2016

Bulletin on further information on advertising therapeutic claims for osteopaths from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its second bulletin providing advice to osteopaths on advertising regulated health services.
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14 Oct 2016

Students seeking registration urged to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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11 Oct 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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10 Oct 2016

Video explains online renewal of registration which is now open

A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for osteopaths.
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05 Oct 2016

More information about your advertising obligations

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations.
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02 Sep 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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01 Sep 2016

Osteopathy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2016/17 has been reduced.
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08 Aug 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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05 Jul 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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01 Jul 2016

Revised PII standard for all osteopaths takes effect from today

In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016.
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08 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 May 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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27 May 2016

The Osteopathy Board of Australia publishes its CPD audit and PII webinar

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) held a webinar on 5 May 2016 regarding CPD audit and changes to the PII registration standard.
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20 May 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia
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10 May 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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22 Apr 2016

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Apr 2016

What you need to know about CPD Audit and the revised PII arrangements registration standard

The Osteopathy Board of Australia is hosting a free 1-hour webinar on CPD audit and changes to the PII registration standard.
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08 Apr 2016

Osteopathy regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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07 Apr 2016

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Mar 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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30 Mar 2016

Tips to help prepare for continuing professional development audit

The Osteopathy Board of Australia has published tips to help prepare osteopaths for practitioner audit on continuing professional development (CPD).
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22 Mar 2016

Osteopaths are reminded about their obligations as audit starts

Osteopaths are reminded about their obligations as health practitioners under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) as audit starts this week (week commencing 21 March 2016).
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17 Mar 2016

Update on revised Professional Indemnity Insurance arrangements registration standard

A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has been published by the Osteopathy Board of Australia since December 2015.
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09 Mar 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique. 
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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09 Feb 2016

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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14 Jan 2016

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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10 Dec 2015

Revised standards for PII arrangements published today

A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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08 Dec 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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04 Dec 2015

New information for osteopathy students and graduates

From today, osteopathy students and graduates have a new way of finding out about becoming a registered osteopath.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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01 Dec 2015

Revised registration standards take effect from today

Revised registration standards for continuing professional development (CPD) and recency of practice take effect today.
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01 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Nov 2015

Osteopaths reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Osteopaths have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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06 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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05 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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30 Oct 2015

Revised standards for all osteopaths published today

Revised registration standards for continuing professional development (CPD) and recency of practice have been published today by the Osteopathy Board of Australia, which regulates Australia’s 2,000 registered osteopaths. 
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16 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.
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09 Oct 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for osteopaths registered in Australia.
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18 Sep 2015

Call for applications

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) invites applications from experienced osteopathy practitioners interested in being included on a list of approved persons for appointment to panels to assist the Board in its primary role of protecting the public.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.  
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03 Sep 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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02 Sep 2015

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Osteopathy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for osteopaths for 2015/16 has been reduced.
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18 Aug 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Aug 2015

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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06 Aug 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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10 Jul 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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17 Jun 2015

Is your advertising compliant?

AHPRA and the Board are concerned about the number of advertising complaints about osteopaths.
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15 Jun 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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21 May 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 May 2015

Former practitioner fined for claiming to be an osteopath and chiropractor

AHPRA, in partnership with the Chiropractic Board of Australia and Osteopathy Board of Australia, have successfully prosecuted Mr Robert Black.
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05 May 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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23 Apr 2015

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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02 Apr 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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24 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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06 Mar 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Mar 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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15 Jan 2015

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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2014

08 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Dec 2014

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Osteopathy Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the osteopathic profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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02 Dec 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Nov 2014

National Board reminds osteopaths to renew registration by 30 November

Osteopaths have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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27 Oct 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia publishes its latest communique.
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17 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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01 Oct 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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23 Sep 2014

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for 1,800 osteopaths.
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16 Sep 2014

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.
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11 Sep 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Osteopathy Board of Australia has announced the registration fees for osteopaths for 2014/15.
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19 Aug 2014

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Aug 2014

New National Board Chair and health practitioner members appointed

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council appoints a new National Board Chair and health practitioner members.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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07 Aug 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Aug 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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07 Jul 2014

The Osteopathy Board is undertaking consultation on its CPD Guidelines

The Osteopathy Board of Australia is undertaking public consultation on a review of the CPD Guidelines.
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01 Jul 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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16 Jun 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Jun 2014

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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14 May 2014

The Osteopathy Board releases a fact sheet about using the title 'acupuncturist'

The Osteopathy Board releases a fact sheet about using the title 'acupuncturist'.
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02 May 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 May 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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28 Apr 2014

Public consultation on a review of Osteopathy registration standards

The Osteopathy Board of Australia is undertaking public consultation.
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09 Apr 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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26 Mar 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all osteopaths today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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03 Mar 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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28 Feb 2014

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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24 Feb 2014

Osteopathy Board of Australia's panel member recruitment

Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners to join the Osteopathy Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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19 Feb 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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05 Feb 2014

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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2013

20 Dec 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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17 Dec 2013

Media release

The Osteopathy Board has published a media release regarding the competent authority pathway, which will commence from 1 January 2014.
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09 Dec 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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29 Nov 2013

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia

Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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27 Nov 2013

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 Nov 2013

Media release

The National Board is reminding osteopaths to renew registration by 30 November.
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04 Nov 2013

AHPRA Melbourne office closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013

The AHPRA Melbourne office will be closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013 due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
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01 Nov 2013

Media release

The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Osteopathy Board of Australia, has been published.
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31 Oct 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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25 Oct 2013

Media release

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review.
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08 Oct 2013

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
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07 Oct 2013

Media release

Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as an osteopath before they graduate.
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03 Oct 2013

Media release

New consultation on international criminal history checks
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01 Oct 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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26 Sep 2013

Media release

The Osteopathy Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.
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16 Sep 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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11 Sep 2013

Media release

The Board has announced a new competent authority pathway.
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11 Sep 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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05 Aug 2013

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Aug 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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29 Jul 2013

Media release

Osteopathy Board of Australia sets fees for 2013/14.
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05 Jul 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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04 Jun 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest communique.
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31 May 2013

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 May 2013

Media release

The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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13 May 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest Communique.
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02 May 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Apr 2013

Victorian submissions published

AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013

Media release

Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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27 Mar 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest Communique
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14 Mar 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its latest Communique.
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25 Feb 2013

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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07 Feb 2013

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Feb 2013

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board releases its first Communique for 2013.
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25 Jan 2013

AHPRA Report Released

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013

Media Release

Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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2012

20 Dec 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its last Communique for 2012.
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18 Dec 2012

Board Member Vacancy - Osteopathy Board of Australia

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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27 Nov 2012

AHPRA launches new searchable list for approved courses

For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.
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26 Nov 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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20 Nov 2012

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Time is running out for osteopaths to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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30 Oct 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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24 Oct 2012

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students of osteopathy who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner.
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27 Sep 2012

Media Release

Osteopaths are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.
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21 Sep 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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21 Sep 2012

Consultation Paper Released

The Board has released a consultation paper on the review of accreditation arrangements. The consultation closes on 2 November 2012.
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14 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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31 Aug 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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24 Aug 2012

Media Release

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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14 Aug 2012

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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08 Aug 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Aug 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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06 Jul 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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22 Jun 2012

Fact sheet released about acupuncture

The Board has released a fact sheet to inform osteopaths about their obligations in relation to acupuncture.
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06 Jun 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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04 Jun 2012

Students urged to apply online for a smooth path from study to work

Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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03 May 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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10 Apr 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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28 Mar 2012

Newsletter from the Osteopathy Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Mar 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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01 Feb 2012

New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ

AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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25 Jan 2012

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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2011

21 Dec 2011

Call to be included for involvement in panel appointments

Expressions of interest are invited to be included on an approved persons list for potential panel appointments. 
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21 Dec 2011

Request for Quote

Capabilities for Experienced Osteopathic Practice
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19 Dec 2011

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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01 Dec 2011

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Nov 2011

Osteopaths urged to renew

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
Osteopaths urged to renew registration online and on time
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03 Nov 2011

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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12 Oct 2011

Consultation on the Definition of Practice

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
The Osteopathy Board of Australia is currently consulting on the definition of practice.
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29 Sep 2011

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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04 Aug 2011

Communique from the Board

The Osteopathy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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04 Jul 2011

Board announces 2012 registration fees

The Osteopathy Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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01 Jul 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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18 May 2011

Osteopaths urged to check registration expiry date and renew on time

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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16 May 2011

Online applications smooth path from study to work

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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

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18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

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24 Mar 2011

Communiqué from the Board - 24 March 2011

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

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18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

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2010

24 Dec 2010

Communiqué from the Board - 16 December 2010

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

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12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

Statement from AHPRA
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30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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10 Sep 2010

Consultation paper released

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

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23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

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22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

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14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

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12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010

New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Jul 2010

Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?

Statement from AHPRA
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22 Jun 2010

New Continuing Professional Development Guidelines for osteopaths

Statement from the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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