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SA/NT Branch OWL Workshop on 6 Sep 2025

Register for a free AOA OWL workshop for female students and junior doctors interested in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal health.

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Announcing Heraeus as an AOA National Alliance partner

AOA is pleased to announce a new alliance with Heraeus Medical, part of the healthcare division of the global Heraeus group. Heraeus Medical are leaders in orthopaedic fixation, infection management, and regenerative orthopaedics.

MSK Connect S1 E6

Host Ally Keane, AOA national education and training executive manager is joined by Chair of Education and Training Dr Chris Kondogiannis and Chair of Professional Conduct and Standards Dr Sue Liew to discuss surgical training selection and continuing professional development (CPD).

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Announcing Smith+Nephew as an AOA National Alliance partner

AOA is pleased to announce a new alliance with Smith+Nephew, a portfolio medical technology company focused on the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue.

Announcing Bongiorno National Network as an AOA National Alliance partner

AOA is pleased to announce a new alliance with Bongiorno National Network. The Network is an exclusive knowledge bank specialising in the financial needs of medical professionals with offices nationwide.

Announcing the Bongiorno Group as an AOA Regional Alliance (VIC/TAS) partner

AOA is pleased to announce a new alliance with the Bongiorno Group, one of Australia's leading financial service organisations for medical professionals.

SA member performs surgery on Monarto Zoo resident with a broken ankle

In June, SA AOA member Bhavin Jadav helped out when a chimpanzee at Monarto Safari Park, near Adelaide, required care.

AOA joins Arthritis Australia’s call for urgent action on musculoskeletal conditions.

President Michael Johnson has echoed the call of an AOA-led coalition of patient-advocacy groups for increased investment in nonoperative care.

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Consider donating to Orthopaedic Outreach

Whether it's $50 or $500, all donations to Orthopaedic Outreach are tax deductible.

Information on arthritis

Patients who understand their condition are more likely to cope with managing their day-to-day problems – patient education is an important part of arthritis management.