Read the latest ACA member updates and catch up on previous news releases.
ACA Member Updates
30 JULY 2026
New DVA Chiropractic Fee Schedule, Chronic Pain Australia Report Released & New ACA Podcast Episode
Did you get involved in Spinal Health Month 2026? Don’t miss your chance to be recognised in the inaugural Align & Shine Awards, celebrating outstanding engagement, community impact, innovation and social media throughout this year’s campaign.
Nominations close this Friday, 31 July, with award recipients announced at the ACA Conference Dinner on 22 August 2026. Showcase what you achieved and help us celebrate the people and practices who brought Spinal Health Month to life across Australia. Nominate now at www.alignandshine.org.au.
In case you missed it, ACA President, Dr Billy Chow, recently provided a comprehensive mid-year update on the Association’s various activities to date.
He discussed how:
- ACA Advocacy is Delivering Real Outcomes
- The Association is Supporting Members Through Change
- What ACA is Doing to Build a Stronger Profession
To watch the full mid-year update, click here.
Reminder, nominations for ACA awards close tomorrow!
Know someone deserving of special professional recognition? Don’t miss the chance to nominate them for one of the following accolades:
- ACA Chiropractor of the Year Award
- ACA Life Member Award
These awards will be presented at the ACA Big Tent Conference Dinner in Adelaide in August 2026.
Nominations close on Friday, 17 July 2026.
To nominate a deserving colleague today, click here.
Nominations for all other ACA Awards will open at a later date and will be presented at the AGM in November.
This week, Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week (5-12 July).
This year’s theme, ’50 Years of Deadly,’ celebrates five decades of recognising and celebrating the history, cultures, achievements and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Communities.
To mark NAIDOC Week, we’ve published a latest news article exploring how the chiropractic profession can contribute to culturally responsive healthcare by recognising strengths, valuing cultural knowledge and supporting Community-led approaches to care.
For more information on NAIDOC Week, click here.
The new financial year is officially here. With it comes a multitude of fee table updates through the various third-party schemes, employment-based increases to wages and superannuation and other business changes.
These changes are relevant to members, both those who own and operate businesses, as well as employees and associates.
To ensure members are across all these changes, we’ve compiled a one-stop site with all the information you need to know. This will be regularly updated where needed. To view it, click here.
Your 2026/27 ACA membership renewal was issued earlier this month. Thank you for your continued support of the Association and the profession. Your membership helps ACA advocate for chiropractors, advance the profession, and deliver valuable member benefits and services.
If you have not yet renewed, click here to pay your 2026/27 membership fees. Members who have elected to pay via monthly instalments will be automatically renewed on 6 July 2026.
To obtain a copy of your membership renewal receipt, please log in to the ACA Member Dashboard and select ‘Receipts’ from the left-hand menu.
Thank you to all members who have already renewed their membership.
We are now in our third week of Spinal Health Month! This week’s spotlight is on Women and Families, and the far-reaching impact back pain can have on daily life, mental wellbeing and family responsibilities.
New back pain impact data reveals that 87% of Australian women experienced back pain in the past year, highlighting just how widespread this issue has become.
Earlier this week, we launched our Women, Back Pain & Mental Health Spinal Health Month 2026 campaign video. Spread this video, and its important message, within your community by downloading it and sharing it on your social media pages.
To all our members taking part and spreading this year’s campaign’s message within their community, we greatly appreciate it.
You should have recently received your 2026/27 membership renewal. We sincerely appreciate your continued support, which allows us to actively influence and advocate for the profession’s interests, ensuring your voice is heard in crucial forums.
Ready to renew? Click here to pay your 2026/27 membership fees. For those members who’ve elected to pay in monthly instalments, you will automatically be renewed on 6 July 2026.
Tomorrow (5 June 2026) is International Women Chiropractors Day, a day to honour, elevate, and connect the extraordinary women who change lives through chiropractic care.
The ACA would like to commemorate the amazing women in chiropractic who form part of our membership. Their tireless effort and dedication to the profession can not be understated.
The Association is committed to empowering and supporting female chiropractors through the National Women in Chiropractic group. For more details about WIC, click here.
This week marks National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May – 3 June). This year’s theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. It reflects the understanding that meaningful reconciliation cannot be achieved from the sidelines; it requires action, participation and a shared commitment from all of us.
The ACA is proudly ‘All In’ and committed to advancing reconciliation. To learn more about how we are working towards this goal, read our latest news.
It’s National Volunteer Week – a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible volunteers who contribute to the ACA’s work. Whether you support student events, serve on committees or special interest groups, offer advice during consultations, or take part in public engagement activities, we sincerely appreciate your dedication and generosity.
The ACA is currently undertaking a review of the 2026-27 Budget papers and announcements handed down on Tuesday night as they become available. Furthermore, the Association will be attending relevant sector debriefs to assess the practical implications for chiropractors, practices, and patient access to care.
Member updates and advocacy insights will be provided as more information becomes available.
Welcome to our refreshed ACA eNews. This new format is designed to make it easier to find what matters most. You’ll notice a streamlined layout that highlights national updates first, followed by news tailored to your marketing region. You can also explore news from other regions that may be of interest to you.
Our ACA eNews landing page houses both current and past editions, so you can revisit updates at any time.
Spinal Health Month is fast approaching. As always, your participation is crucial to the campaign’s success. To get involved in this historic campaign, complete the registration form today and begin your preparations. Already registered? Make sure to check out your member campaign toolkit, available now!
Spinal Health Month is less than six weeks away! If you’re yet to register for this year’s historic campaign, complete the registration form today and begin your preparations. Already registered? Make sure to check out your member campaign toolkit, available now!
To support this year’s Spinal Health Month Campaign, the ACA needs real-life patient case studies. These add weight to the messaging and increase the likelihood of a story being picked up by the media. If you have a case study that we can utilise in this year’s campaign, please contact campaigns@chiropractors.org.au.
We wish all ACA members a wonderful Easter break filled with food, friends, and family! Please note that the ACA office will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday. For members in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and the ACT, this weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. At 3 am Sunday, 5 April, clocks will wind back one hour. Remember, most smartphones and digital devices connected to the internet will typically reset automatically.
Spinal Health Month is fast approaching. As always, member engagement will be critical to the success of this year’s campaign. In 2026, we celebrate the campaign’s 30th birthday. We want to hear your Spinal Health Week stories! Share any old photos, videos, memorabilia, or memories from past campaigns with campaigns@chiropractors.org.au.
Recently, the ACA submitted our comprehensive response to the Chiropractic Board of Australia’s consultation on the Statement of Paediatric Care. This response follows months of tireless work by the Association, drawing on expert input, member feedback, and clinical evidence. As this process continues to unfold, the ACA will continue working tirelessly on your behalf.
This Sunday is International Women’s Day (8 March). Join the Women in Chiropractic group for tonight’s webinar, ‘Domestic and Family Violence Informed Practice,’ presented by psychologist Shona Sim. For more on International Women’s Day, check out our latest news.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is just around the corner on 8 March. Join the Women in Chiropractic group for their upcoming webinar, ‘Domestic and Family Violence Informed Practice,’ presented by psychologist Shona Sim. For more on International Women’s Day, check out our latest news.
Around the country, February marks the return of the new school year. By now, children in all corners of Australia will be back in the swing of their first term. As always, it’s important to remind patients and their children about the importance of adopting healthy habits to keep their minds and bodies healthy.
Research is absolutely critical to chiropractic, allowing the profession to learn more about itself and the way it practices and operates. Participation in research is equally important. Adding your voice to projects ensures they are well-informed and, as a result, better able to serve the profession. There is a range of active PhD and research surveys needing your participation. To view them, click here.
As an ACA member, you can take advantage of our exclusive ‘ACA Member’ logo to promote your membership with the peak body representing chiropractors. For information on how to download and use the ACA member logo and decal, click here.
We’re now past the midpoint of January and our 2026 events calendar is gaining momentum, with a range of upcoming Connect & Learns, Mentorship & Mastery sessions, and student seminars across the country already open for registration. These events are designed to create meaningful opportunities for members and non-members to connect with their local communities and learn from peers and leaders across the profession. Explore the events currently on offer and keep an eye out for even more being announced in the coming weeks.
Happy New Year! We hope your festive season was filled with joy. ACA is excited to continue supporting your practice in 2026.