Media Releases

The following media statements have been issued by the Board.

2018

National Boards support more public information on register
Published 29 October 2018. Read the media release.
Physiotherapists are encouraged to take care of their own health on World Physical Therapy Day
Published 03 September 2018. Read the media release.
CPD matters to be audit ready – Physios reminded to get on top of their professional development obligations
Published 10 August 2018. Read the media release.

Accreditation was a key focus of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia in 2016/17 according to AHPRA’s annual report, released today
Published 15 November 2017. Read media release.
Graduating soon? Physio Board get animated for students with new video
Published 28 September 2017. Read media release.
'Staying active’ with your obligations helps keep the public safe – National Board recognises special day for physios
Published 7 September 2017. Read media release.
Responsible advertising of health services: Practitioners reminded about their legal obligations on advertising
Published 20 April 2017. Read media release.
Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published
Published 16 January 2017. Read media release. Download PDF (129 KB,PDF)

Consistency, efficiency and effectiveness were key to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia protecting the public in 2015/16
Published 10 November 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (276 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
Published 26 October 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (102 KB,PDF)
Physiotherapy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17
Published 1 September 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (104 KB,PDF)

National drug screening protocol
Published 18 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (51.7 KB,PDF)
2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched
Published 6 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (208 KB,PDF)
Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16
Published 2 September 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (118 KB,PDF)
Australia and New Zealand Launch Joint Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements
Published 1 May 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (414 KB,PDF)

Physiotherapist permanently disqualified for professional misconduct
Published 5 December 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (159 KB,PDF)
Tribunal reprimands and suspends physiotherapist
Published 6 November 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (157 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
Published 15 September 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (109 KB,PDF)
Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fees for 2014/15
Published 27 August 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (109 KB,PDF)
National Boards consult on practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases
Published 24 July 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (189 KB,PDF)
Statement by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Published 16 July 2014, Read media release, Download PDF (203 KB,PDF)
Regulatory principles endorsed for National Scheme
Published 14 July 2014, Read media release, Download PDF (130 KB,PDF)
Advertising guidelines have been updated to make them clearer
Published 20 May 2014, Read media release, Download PDF (160 KB,PDF)
Revised guidelines, code and policy released today, effective from March 2014
Published 14 February 2014, Read media release, Download PDF (271 KB,PDF)

Physiotherapists reminded to renew registration on time
Published 20 November 2013, Read media release, Download PDF (212 KB,PDF)
2012-13 National Scheme Annual Report published
Published 1 November 2013, Read media release, Download PDF (240 KB,PDF)
Final-year students urged to apply for registration now
Published 7 October 2013, Read media release, Download PDF (82.1 KB,PDF)
Physiotherapy Board of Australia lowers registration fee for 2013/14
Published 29 July 2013, Read media release, Download PDF (102 KB,PDF).
Applications open for Community Reference Group
Published 10 January 2013, Read media release.