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The Chiropractors ’ Association of Australia ( National ) limited ( CAA ) is the peak body representing chiropractors in Australia . With over 3,000 members , the CAA is the largest chiropractic health body in Australia , and coordinates its efforts with its eight autonomous CAA state and territory organizations .
The CAA was established in September 1990 by the amalgamation of the then two national organizations : the Australian Chiropractors ’ Association ( ACA ) and the United Chiropractors Association of Australasia Ltd ( UCAA ). The ACA , the elder of the two bodies , was founded in 1938 and the UCAA Ltd came into existence in 1961 . Both organizations brought significant contributions of tradition and experience to the CAA .
The CAA ’ s core purpose is to exist as the peak body representing Chiropractors and the CAA vision statement is to empower Australians to experience optimal health through chiropractic care and an active process of healthy lifestyle choices . The CAA ’ s mission is to provide leadership and facilitate unity and excellence within the profession ; assist members to deliver patient centered , holistic , natural , competent and effective health care ; to support and represent members and be responsive to their needs ; to engage with stakeholders including governments , academic institutions , media and the public ; facilitate and promote communication between members and non-members ; develop and promote chiropractic practice , education and research . Set and maintain standards , and uphold the CAA National core values .
CAA National recognizes and supports the following core values : Chiropractors as experts in spinal health and well-being , the profound significance and value of chiropractic in health care in Australia , the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the areas of research , education and practice , a commitment to evidence based practice – the integration of best available research evidence , clinical
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