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Practising in a Pandemic
Australia’s COVID-19 journey first began when a returned traveller from Wuhan tested positive to a novel coronavirus in Victoria, on 25 January 2020. Named COVID-19 on 11 February, the virus began slowly spreading throughout the community in early 2020.
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The Female Patient and Women’s Health
With lockdowns, border closures and the continuing uncertainty of COVID-19, we are pleased to announce that ACA Conference 2021 is still proceeding but will now take place online!
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$2.1 Million to Research a New Model of Care
Macquarie University researchers at the Department of Chiropractic have been awarded $2.1 million under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) scheme.
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Are They Really OK? Ask Them Today
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently reported that one in five Australians are reporting high or very high levels of psychological distress connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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And the Winner is… the Gold Coast!
The ACA is proud to be hosting the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial Congress in October 2023 on the Gold Coast. The WFC Board was extremely impressed with our proposal and the comprehensive coverage given to all aspects of the congress and its venue.
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A Seat at the Table
The ACA maintains regular contact with government, regulators and agencies that influence your practice, to ensure that the chiropractic profession is represented and on behalf of patients, heard.
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Touching BACE
The World Health Organisation has identified low back pain as the major disabling condition in older persons. Low back pain, particularly in older people, results in reduced quality of life, reduced social participation and increased isolation, as well as being associated with co-morbidities, such as diabetes and depression.
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