Table 1 Multidisciplinary stakeholders represented in the WA Musculoskeletal Health Network () http://www.healthnetworks.health.wa.gov.au/network/musculoskeletal.cfm

Allied health professionals

Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, occupational therapists, psychologists

Carers

Individuals who care for people with chronic health and musculoskeletal conditions

Consumers

Individuals with chronic health conditions and chronic musculoskeletal conditions

Corporate

Health insurance companies (profit and not-for-profit)

Cross-jurisdictional representation

NSW Musculoskeletal Network members

General practitioners

Inter-departmental representation

WorkCover WA, WorkSafe WA, Disability Services Commission

Medical specialists

Rheumatologists, endocrinologists, orthopaedic surgeons, pain specialists, anaesthetists

Medicare Locals

Non-government organisations

Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA, Injury Control Council of WA, Council of the Ageing

Nursing

Nurses and nurse practitioners

Pharmacists

Community and hospital pharmacists

Policy makers and planners

Officers across the divisions of the Department, officers from the Area Health Services

Professional Organisations

Australian Physiotherapy Association, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australian Chiropractic Association, Australian Rheumatology Association

Research, Education and Training Organisations

Universities, Research Institutes