Lismore is renowned for its physical beauty. However, education-wise the region has not been left behind. Various universities and colleges are located here, the most notable being the Southern Cross University.

Studies of osteopathy may require time in the clinic to learn hands-on practices in combination with lectures and seminars. Learning about the musculoskeletal framework and then learning how to manipulate this framework with a focus on joints, muscles and the spine helps students prepare to work in the health sciences.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.