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ACA Member Updates
7 May 2026
Revised Ahpra Criminal History Registration Standard, Notable Cyber Security Campaign Alert & ACA Committees EOIs Close Soon
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.
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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.