New Graduate Hub

Welcome to Your New Graduate Hub

Stepping from student to practising chiropractor is a big moment, and it can feel daunting. You don’t have to navigate it alone. ACA and your chiropractic community are here to support you every step of the way.

This hub brings together everything you need to start your career on the right foot: online resources, forms to complete, microlearning sessions built for graduating students, and practical guidance to get you started in practice.

Questions? Call us on or email membership@chiropractors.org.au

Your Graduate Membership Offer

Advance your membership before 30 March 2027 and you’ll receive:

  • FREE ACA Standard Year 1 membership (normally $100/for first year) — valid until 30 June 2027*
  • Complimentary membership to an AICE Clinical Practice Group (normally $132/year) of your choice — valid until 30 June 2028, including full access to group resources and AICE webinars you can use to meet your CPD requirements*

It only takes a couple of minutes — click below to complete the online form and lock in your offer.

Advance your ACA membership

* Offer available to graduating ACA student members who advance their membership before 30 March 2027.

New Graduate Checklist

Utilise our New Graduate Checklist to guarantee you have covered all the necessary steps needed for a smooth and successful transition into your chiropractic career.
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Transition to Practice Resource Pack

Your practical guide to the need-to-knows of starting out – from costs and contracts to marketing, making connections and looking after yourself along the way.
View & Download Graduate Toolkit

Member Benefits

Your ACA membership is built to support you as you set up in practice – from discounted insurance and free HR support to CPD resources and practical tools that help you hit the ground running.
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HR Advice

As an ACA member you have exclusive access to the ACA HR Service. Get your employment contract checked before you sign, speak with a HR Service advisor for any questions and access templates and guides anytime in the HR portal.
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The Replay Room

Catch up on webinars or grab a quick learning hit with practical microlearning videos covering the essentials you’ll need in practice.
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Quick Links: Who to Know & Where to Go

Starting out in practice comes with a few admin hoops – and knowing where to find the right information can be half the battle.
Access Quick Links

Guild Insurance

ACA members are eligible for discounted rates on PI insurance from Guild Insurance.

Get a Quote | Risk HQ

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CPD Requirements

Are you aware of your CPD obligations? Ahpra's CPD requirements apply from day one of your registration period – there is no grace period as a new grad. Find out what is required and how to stay on track.
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Setting Up a Practice

Considering associateship, partnership or starting your own practice? Download our Practice Toolkit for guidance on your options, plus essentials like finance, staffing, insurance, accounting and tax.
View & Download Practice Toolkit

Australasian Institute of Chiropractic Education (AICE)

AICE helps you build advanced clinical skills and knowledge through structured learning pathways, plus it's how you access the CPD-eligible webinars from your Clinical Practice Group membership.
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Advertising Compliance Hub

Advertising as a health practitioner comes with strict Ahpra rules. Get it wrong and you risk a compliance breach. Our Advertising Hub breaks down your obligations so you can promote yourself with confidence.
Access Advertising Compliance Hub

Professional/Practice Resources

Access some useful pre-prepared forms and templates to use in the clinic, as well as guidance on some key processes that must be adhered to by registered healthcare professionals.

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