Australian Chiropractors Association

🤔 Colic has been redefined. Do you know what it means for your practice?

👏 Join AICE Chiropractic Paediatrics for an insightful webinar with Dr Janine Kinahan exploring the new Rome V framework and what the shift from infantile colic to Infant Distress Syndrome means for chiropractors.

👀 Discover the latest evidence on the developing infant nervous system, autonomic regulation, vagal tone and the gut-brain connection. You'll also gain practical strategies for communicating with parents and GPs, helping you confidently apply this evolving framework in clinical practice.

Stay ahead of the latest evidence and deepen your understanding of caring for infants in practice.

📆 Wednesday 12 August
⏰ 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Register now 👉 https://www.chiropractors.org.au/event/rome-v-renamed-colic-and-put-the-nervous-system-at-the-centre-webinar

🚨 Your degree prepares you to treat patients. But what prepares you for everything else?

👏 Join ACA's first Mentorship & Mastery event for Semester 2 and hear from experienced professionals on the real-world challenges of practice – from complaints and employment contracts to patient communication and social media.

🗣️ Hear from Christie Boucher (Guild Insurance), Neha Dharma & Alex Ear (ACA HR Service), and Dr Kim Lie Jom (ACA Board Member)

You'll walk away with practical tips on:
✅ Managing professional risk
✅ Understanding HR and employment essentials
✅ Communicating with confidence
✅ Advertising your practice without putting your reputation at risk

📆 Thursday, 13 August
⏰ 6:00pm to 9:30pm
📍 The Ranch Hotel – 108 Herring Rd, North Ryde, NSW

Register now 👉 https://www.chiropractors.org.au/event/mentorship-mastery-risk-hr-communication-sydney

👀 The ACA continues to work with the government to secure clearer, more practical guidance to support members as they transition to the new bulk-billing Assignment of Benefit requirements.

While a 12-month transition period has been announced and verbal assignment can still be used, the Department is encouraging practices to adopt the new requirements as soon as their processes and software allow.

This week, an updated FAQ has been released, including guidance on correctly using verbal Assignment of Benefit, along with links to helpful templates and resources.

We'll continue to keep members informed as further updates become available. In the meantime, visit the ACA Medicare resource page for the latest information 👉 https://www.chiropractors.org.au/resources/government-health/medicare

To view the FAQ document, visit 👉https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-07/assignment-of-medicare-benefits-for-bulk-billing-frequently-asked-questions.pdf

🚨 Your feedback can help shape the future of chiropractic referrals.

📝 Last week, ACA members received a survey exploring referral practices to medical specialists, the barriers faced by chiropractors and patients, and opportunities to strengthen collaborative healthcare.

Your insights will directly inform ACA's upcoming advocacy and consultations regarding direct referral to medical specialists.

📆 The survey deadline has now been extended to Sunday, 19 July.

If you haven't completed it yet, there's still time to have your say 👉 https://www.chiropractors.org.au/resources/aca-enews/enews-important-medical-specialist-referral-survey-assignment-of-benefit-updates-award-nominations-open

🏆 Over the years, the John A Sweaney Chiropractor of the Year Award has celebrated outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.

🤔 Could a deserving colleague of yours be next?

⏰ Nominations for this year's award close on Friday, 17 July 2026.

Give them the professional recognition they deserve 👉 https://www.chiropractors.org.au/about-us/governance/aca-agm/awards-in-profile

🗣️ Chiropractors who care for DVA patients – your voice is needed.

🚨 The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is seeking expressions of interest from allied health providers to help shape upcoming changes to veterans’ health and allied health service delivery.

✍️ If you treat DVA patients, this is an opportunity to ensure chiropractic is represented in consultations over the next 12 months.

💪 By getting involved, you'll help strengthen ACA advocacy, support better outcomes for veterans, and ensure the chiropractic profession has a voice as these reforms take shape.

⏰ EOIs close 31 July at 5:00pm AEST. Have your say 👉 https://app.converlens.com/dva/allied-health-consultations/alliedhealthconsultations?page=1

⏰ One week to go!

🗣️ Calling all chiropractic students and recent graduates – don't miss our next Mentorship & Mastery session: Risk Management and Communications.

👀 Join Guild Insurance's Christie Boucher for a practical presentation on managing professional risk, including common complaints, insurance essentials, informed consent, record-keeping, regulatory compliance, and more. Christie will also be joined by a panel of chiropractors who will share real-world experiences and insights into navigating challenging conversations in practice.

🫵 Whether you're preparing to enter the profession or have recently graduated, this is a valuable opportunity to build confidence and protect your future career.

📆 Tuesday, 14 July
⏰ 11:00am to 1:30pm
📍 Murdoch University – Bool Katijin – Building 360 Room 2.023

Register now 👉 https://www.chiropractors.org.au/event/mentorship-mastery-risk-management-and-communications-perth

☀️ As part of Spinal Health Month (1-30 June 2026), the Australian Chiropractors Association is excited to introduce the Align & Shine Awards – a new recognition program celebrating creativity, innovation and community spirit.

👏 These awards will acknowledge outstanding contributions and spotlight the collective impact of efforts to improve spinal health across the nation.

Awards will be awarded in the following categories:
🏆 Outstanding Engagement Award
🏆 Community Impact Award
🏆 Innovation Award
🏆 Social Media Champion Award

Nominations are now open and close on 31 July 2026.

For more information, visit 👉 http://alignandshine.org.au/