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The Osteopathy Board of Australia supports safe practice by publishing regulatory standards, codes and guidelines, updates and other resources for osteopaths, employers, students and the public.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.
REGISTRATION
Your practitioner portal is here
Whether you want to apply for registration or check the status of your application, renew your registration or update your contact details, your Ahpra practitioner portal makes it easier, faster and more secure.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for a community member on the Board.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Osteopathy Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s osteopaths.
English language skills standard now in effect
More flexible English language skills pathways are now in effect for applicants.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
REGISTRATION STANDARDS
Professional indemnity insurance
Is your cover up to date? Familiarise yourself with the registration requirements for PII.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your osteopath to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as an osteopath.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Osteopathy Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s osteopaths.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including osteopaths.
REGISTRATION STANDARDS
Professional indemnity insurance
Is your cover up to date? Familiarise yourself with the registration requirements for PII.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your osteopath to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Osteopathy Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s osteopaths.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for a community member on the Board.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your osteopath to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as an osteopath.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including osteopaths.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as an osteopath.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your osteopath to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
REGISTRATION
International osteopaths
To work as an osteopath in Australia you must be registered with the Osteopathy Board of Australia. Some overseas-trained osteopaths may need to meet specific requirements before being registered.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.