Navigating 2025: Challenges and opportunities for osteopathy
Episode description
In this bonus Osteo Talk episode, Matt Cooper, President of Osteopathy Australia, Antony Nicholas, CEO and Stephanie Santos, Policy and Advocacy Manager, discuss osteopathy's complex challenges and opportunities in 2025, from shifts in health policy to the global and national influences shaping the healthcare sector.
The team recaps the highlights from 2024, including significant advocacy wins, professional development milestones, and partnerships that advanced osteopathy in Australia. They also discuss the evolving health workforce, fiscal pressures and how osteopathy fits into the multidisciplinary care model.
Key topics include:
- The federal election's impact on healthcare and osteopathy.
- New reforms in aged care, disability services and Medicare.
- The importance of member engagement, research, and grassroots advocacy to drive meaningful change.
If you're ready to be inspired and actively participate in shaping the future of osteopathy, tune in and join the conversation!
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