About ACA
ACA is the peak body representing chiropractors and with over 3,000 members, the ACA is the largest chiropractic health body in Australia.
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SCV Chiropractic Review
Australian chiropractors need your help. Safer Care Victoria (SCV) is currently conducting a review into the chiropractic care of children under the age of 12.
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Latest news
Honouring the Late Dr John Sweaney AM
We are pleased to announce the Chiropractor of the Year Award has been named in honour of Dr John Sweaney AM.
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NAIDOC Week
‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ is the theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week and there were three key elements to the reforms set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
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How to be Part of the BACE:C-A Study
The BAck Complaints in Elders: Chiropractic-Australia (BACE:C-A) study is now ready to begin recruiting chiropractors.
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Why ACA?
As the peak body representing chiropractors, the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), along with its predecessors, has been supporting chiropractors and enhancing health for 80 years.
- We hold a seat at the table with government, regulators and bureaucracy
- Receive substantial discounts with Guild Insurance, the provider of choice
- ACA’s flagship public education campaigns shine a positive light on chiropractic
- Building the evidence base through the ACORN project and PhD candidates
- Keep informed of the latest updates and news within the chiropractic profession
- Receive discounts on ACA events including the Annual Conference and webinars
- Network and engage with like-minded professionals in niche areas of chiropractic
- Receive expert advice in human resources, employment conditions, law and more
Interest Groups
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Sports Chiro AustraliaDo you have an interest in working with athletes? Sports Chiro Australia (SCA) coordinates sports chiropractic care at community, state and national level sporting events and also provides support to members who work with sporting teams. Read more
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NeuroscienceFor exclusive access to the latest research and technology breakthroughs in this area, this group continues to meet the growing enthusiasm by practitioners interested in clinical neuroscience. You can be at the forefront of these exciting developments by being a part of this group. Read more
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Women in ChiropracticThis special interest group was developed to provide support, leadership, mentoring and empowerment to female practitioners, as they face unique challenges in practice. Join your fellow colleagues in supporting and uplifting one another. Read more
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Pain ManagementThe Pain Management Interest Group aims to provide clinical and academic leadership in the field of pain management and focusses on current pain science topics and how to develop knowledge and skills to assist people in pain. Read more
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NutritionThrough constant collaboration and latest research, if you’re interested in nutrition then be at the forefront of promoting and integrating evidence-based nutrition into chiropractic as well as research into wellbeing, disease prevention and health promotion. Read more
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Workplace Health & SafetyMembers of this group will work collaboratively with a range of people including employers, employees, health professionals and organisations to offer a range of measures aimed at reducing health and safety risks for people at work. Read more
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PaediatricsFocusing on the chiropractic care of children from birth to 18 years, the Paediatrics Interest Group aims to enhance the expertise and skills of chiropractors as well as facilitate optimal development of children their families and communities. Read more
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ARRPNThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rural and Remote Practitioner Network (ARRPN), is working to unite the profession through advocacy, support and promotion through communities, private practice as well as multidisciplinary teams. Read more