It’s time to ask your local representative to prioritise osteopathy and allied health.
Osteopathy reform priorities
Improving access, affordability, and support for older Australians.
Better access for all
- Expand Medicare funding to help people with chronic conditions access osteopathy.
- Increase osteopathy in the NDIS to support people living with disability.
- Review DVA fees so veterans get the care they need—and providers are fairly paid.
Faster, more affordable care
- Allow osteopaths to refer directly to orthopaedic surgeons to speed up treatment.
- Give osteopaths greater access to diagnostic imaging to cut delays and costs.
Support older Australians
- Make osteopathy available through home and residential aged care services.
Secure the future of allied health
- Extend training and incentive funding to osteopaths and other under-pressure allied health professions.
- Fund and implement the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy to ensure greater availability of the workforce for consumer access.
Modern, evidence-based care
- Back allied health research with government grants.
- Ensure allied health professionals are part of Australia’s digital health future.