Researchers’ Day 2025

Connecting Research, Careers, and the Future of Chiropractic

Chiropractic Australia, in partnership with the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation (CARF) and proudly supported by Aon, invites you to Researchers’ Day 2025 - a high-energy day of discovery, career insight, and practical skill-building for chiropractors who want research to shape their practice and profession.

Set near the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, this one-day event brings together established investigators, early-career researchers, and clinician-researchers to showcase work that’s changing patient care.

 What’s on the Program 

• Three expert presentations from internationally recognised researchers shaping musculoskeletal care and policy.
• Leticia Amaral Correa’s workshop: Choosing a Good Outcome Measure: Considering the COSMIN Methodology. See full workshop details below.
• Research Prizes (Aon-sponsored) to celebrate excellence in podium and poster presentations.
• Networking at the venue - connect with peers, potential collaborators, mentors and industry partners.

 Featured Presentations 

• A/Prof Christina Abdel Shaheed
  Pharmacist & NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow; leading work on quality use of medicines and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Dr Laura Montgomery
  Chiropractor and CARF scholar; expert in paediatric musculoskeletal pain trajectories, pain education and care pathways.
• Professor Christine Lin
  NHMRC Investigator Grant holder; leads high-impact trials that have influenced international back-pain guidelines and opioid policy.
• Leticia Amaral Correa
  Physiotherapist and postdoctoral researcher at the Spinal Pain Research Centre, Macquarie University.

 Workshop presented by Leticia Correa 

Selecting a Suitable Outcome Measure: Applying the COSMIN Methodology.
Key learning outcomes — by the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand key concepts of measurement properties (validity, reliability, responsiveness) and why they matter.
• Critically appraise and compare measurement instruments for use in research or clinical practice.
• Apply practical strategies to select the most appropriate instrument for their specific study or patient population.

  Aon Research Prizes 
Following the workshop, the spotlight turns to recognising excellence — with the prestigious Researchers’ Day Awards, supported by Aon, offering over $6,000 in prize money across podium and poster categories.

Podium Awards           Poster Awards
1st Place  $2,500          Best Poster Presentation $1,000 

2nd Place $1,000          Best Student Poster Presentation (non-higher degree research student) $500

3rd Place  $500             People’s Choice Poster $500

Don’t miss your chance to be inspired, build skills, and connect with the people shaping the future of chiropractic.
Register now and join us for a day of ideas, impact and opportunity.