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The Physiotherapy Board supports safe practice by publishing regulatory standards, codes, guidelines, updates and other resources for physiotherapists, students and the public.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.
REGISTRATION
Your practitioner portal is here
Whether you want to apply for registration or check the status of your application, renew your registration or update your contact details, your Ahpra practitioner portal makes it easier, faster and more secure.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s physiotherapists.
REGISTRATION
Overseas-trained physiotherapists
To work as a physiotherapist in Australia you need to be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
English language skills standard now in effect
More flexible English language skills pathways are now in effect for applicants.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your physiotherapist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions including physiotherapy.
REGISTRATION
What happens if I am audited?
Audits are an important part of the way National Boards and Ahpra can better protect the public.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Professional indemnity insurance
Is your cover up to date? Familiarise yourself with the registration requirements for PII.
GET INVOLVED
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
The Australian Physiotherapy Council accredits education providers and programs of study.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s physiotherapists.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including physiotherapists.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Returning to the workforce
Practitioners who are returning to practice after some time off or time in a non-clinical role need to meet the Board’s Recency of practice standard.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your physiotherapist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions including physiotherapy.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Professional indemnity insurance
Is your cover up to date? Familiarise yourself with the registration requirements for PII.
GET INVOLVED
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s physiotherapists.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
BOARD NEWS
Physiotherapy news
Keep up to date with the latest Board news affecting the physiotherapy profession.
BOARD NEWS
Physiotherapy snapshot
Check out the latest physiotherapy workforce demographics analysis.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your physiotherapist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions including physiotherapy.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
GET INVOLVED
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
REGISTRATION
Are you a student or about to graduate?
Find out how to register as a student and progress from study to work with our video for graduates and other helpful resources.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study for physiotherapy
The Australian Physiotherapy Council is responsible for accrediting education providers and programs of study for the physiotherapy profession.
REGISTRATION
Online registration for physiotherapists
Online applications are available to new graduates and overseas-trained physiotherapists whose qualifications have been approved by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your physiotherapist to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Code of conduct
Learn about the behaviour that is expected of practitioners in 12 regulated health professions including physiotherapy.
REGISTRATION
What happens if I am audited?
Audits are an important part of the way National Boards and Ahpra can better protect the public.
CODES AND GUIDELINES
Advertising guidelines
Helping practitioners understand their obligations when advertising, including the laws that apply.
GET INVOLVED
Join a board, committee or panel
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
REGISTRATION
Overseas-trained physiotherapists
To work as a physiotherapist in Australia you need to be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
REGISTRATION
Online registration for physiotherapists
Online applications are available to new graduates and overseas-trained physiotherapists whose qualifications have been approved by the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.