Online renewal for osteopaths is now open

04 Oct 2022

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

We encourage you to renew early to avoid delays during the busy renewal period. Renewing on time also means you’ll avoid late fees which apply after 30 November 2022.

Look out for an email from Ahpra providing access to online renewal.

Ready to renew?

Head to our registration renewal webpage to start an online application.

If you submit your application on time, or during the following one-month late period, you can continue practising while your application is assessed.

If you don’t renew by the end of the late period, 31 December 2022, your registration will lapse, you’ll be removed from the national register and you won’t be able to use the protected titles for the profession.

Professional indemnity insurance – make sure you’re covered!

The Osteopathy Board of Australia is strongly encouraging all osteopaths to check your PII policies. This request comes following a spike in the number of cases concerning non-compliance with PII discovered during routine audits earlier this year. Not holding PII can be considered professional misconduct and in some cases can lead to a disciplinary tribunal which could affect your registration and ability to practise.

Before you make your annual declarations at renewal, check your PII certificate of currency – is it current? Is it at an appropriate level?

If you are uncertain about the PII you need, seek professional advice from an insurance broker or legal advisor before you renew.

Got questions?

Read the renewal FAQs on the Ahpra website for helpful tips and information on what you need to do to renew.

We cover common questions on professional indemnity insurance, recency of practice, continuing professional development, and what to do if you have a change in your criminal history or health impairments you need to tell us about.

Contact us

• For online enquiries visit www.ahpra.gov.au/enquiry.
• For registration enquiries: 1300 419 495 (within Australia) +61 3 9285 3010 (overseas callers).
• For media enquiries: (03) 8708 9200