Policy on Infants, Children and Adolescents

The ACA;

Endorses the rights of infants, children and adolescents to have unrestricted access to chiropractic care. Supports that all socioeconomic groups, culturally diverse communities, children from aboriginal and Torres Straight communities, remote and rural living children and children living with a disability to be able to access chiropractic care.

Understands that chiropractors work closely with families as important health care providers to enhance their child’s development, collaboratively with other health professionals and educators.

Supports that ensuring the good health and positive wellbeing of Australia’s children and young people is critical to the future health of Australian children into adulthood.