Steps Into Practice – A Quick Reference Guide

Compulsory

Application and registration fees apply. You can apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration four to six weeks before completing your course.

Note: AHPRA will not process incomplete applications.

Recommended

FINALYEAR OSTEOPATHY AUSTRALIA STUDENT MEMBERS ONLY

Graduate membership special offer! Go to https://www.osteopathy.org.au/ membership/graduates

Graduate members are entitled to receive the negotiated Guild Professional Indemnity Insurance discounted membership rate.

Compulsory

Professional Indemnity cover is required for registered, practising osteopaths in Australia and must meet Osteopathy Board of Australia (OBA) standards.

Osteopathy Australia members can choose to insure through Guild Insurance, our endorsed provider.

Compulsory for rebates

A provider number is needed for each place of practice.

Look for information under Organisations/Health professionals on the Services Australia website. Note: You must be on the AHPRA register before applying for a provider number.

Recommended or required www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/ Graduate-Applications.aspx www.osteopathyboard.gov.au

In many states and territories, you are required to have a Working With Children Check. Contact the relevant agency in your state or territory.

Optional Depends on individual circumstances. Online applications available.

Optional Depends on individual circumstances and whether you earn/have a turnover of more than $75,000 per annum.

Optional Premiums may be deducted from your tax.

Join at www.osteopathy.org.au/membership/ graduates

Contact us on (02) 9410 0099 www.guildinsurance.com.au/ professional/osteopaths

Contact Guild on 1800 810 213 www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ organisations/health-professionals/ forms/hw093 132 150

How to apply for provider numbers www.osteopathy.org.au/help-resources/ schemes/medicare/medicare-providernumbers

1300 419 495 See list of websites on page 7 www.abr.gov.au www.ato.gov.au

Various providers

Be sure to increase your cover as your income increases