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The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.Read More
A Western Australian physiotherapist who failed to renew his registration and kept practising has been suspended for two months.Read More
A West Australian physiotherapist has had her registration suspended for four months after engaging in an intimate relationship with a former patient soon after the treating relationship ended.Read More
There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.Read More
Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.Read More
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Physiotherapists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for physiotherapists for 2023/24.Read More
If you’re studying to become a physiotherapist and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.Read More
Today is World Physiotherapy Day and this month presents a special opportunity to celebrate the important and unique work of Australia’s 42,098 registered physiotherapists.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.Read More
A Queensland man who has never held registration as a physiotherapist has pleaded guilty to the charge of claiming to be qualified to practise as a physiotherapist in contravention of section 116(1)(d) of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009.Read More
Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.Read More
The State Administrative Tribunal (WA) (tribunal) has dismissed allegations of professional misconduct against a physiotherapist accused of sexually violating a patient and making inappropriate comments during an appointment.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has opened public consultation on proposed updates to physiotherapy practice thresholds.Read More
The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.Read More
New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.Read More
To help physiotherapists better understand and meet their health record management obligations, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia has developed two new health record management resources.Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.Read More
There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.Read More
Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.Read More
1,792 practitioners remain registered on the pandemic sub-register for another year, continuing to support the health system.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for practitioners for 2022/23.Read More
Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.Read More
What are some new ways patients are accessing physiotherapy and what are the potential benefits for the wider health system? How is the role of physiotherapists expanding in relation to preventative care and chronic disease management?Read More
Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.Read More
Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.Read More
The revised Code of conduct (the code) for physiotherapists is in effect with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.Read More
A tribunal has found the former Director of Clinical and Quality Support Services at Bacchus Marsh Hospital failed in key aspects of her former role during the cluster of stillbirths and newborn deaths at the hospital.Read More
The second webinar in the mini-series on physiotherapy prescribing in Australia is now available.Read More
Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.Read More
More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) held the first of its webinar mini-series on physiotherapist prescribing earlier this month.Read More
On International Women’s Day (IWD), the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards celebrate the leadership and work of women across the country in the health professions and healthcare. Read More
The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.Read More
Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.Read More
Applications are sought from experienced registered physiotherapists and members of the community for appointment to the Registration and Notifications Committee (the Committee) of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board).Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.Read More
A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.Read More
Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).Read More
The Ahpra Victorian office and Physiotherapy Board of Australia have published a recording of a live question and answer session on physiotherapy regulation. Watch now,Read More
Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.Read More
The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation. Read More
The Ahpra Victorian office and Physiotherapy Board of Australia have published a recording on physiotherapy regulation. Read More
Once you are registered, you can work as a physiotherapist anywhere in Australia.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2021-22.Read More
To celebrate World Physiotherapy Day (World PT Day) today September 8, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) is celebrating the work of the more than 38,000 registered physiotherapists in Australia.Read More
Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:Read More
You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Read More
Ahpra and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia held a New South Wales stakeholder event on 26 June 2021. A recording of the virtual forum is now available.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s webinar for graduates was broadcast live on 27 May 2021.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.Read More
Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.Read More
Ahpra and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia held a South Australian stakeholder event on 25 February 2021. A recording of the virtual forum is now available.Read More
Ahpra and National Boards have extended the support available from retired nurses, doctors and other registered health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register for a further 12 months from this week. This was done in response to a request by the Australian Government.Read More
Regulators are thanking health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register which will be closed 12 months after it was established in response to COVID-19.Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme). Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.Read More
What have we learnt about healthcare delivery during the pandemic and what role will telehealth play in the future delivery of care?Read More
Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?Read More
A man who allowed unregistered individuals to provide occupational therapy and physiotherapy services to aged care residents in Victoria today pleaded guilty in the Magistrates Court of Victoria following charges brought by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).Read More
A Western Australian man who held himself out as a physiotherapist while not registered has been convicted by the Perth Magistrates Court.Read More
Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.Read More
Physiotherapists are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.Read More
The Board’s Return to practice webinar was broadcast live on 7 September.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2020–21.Read More
In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a physiotherapist? Read More
To celebrate World Physiotherapy Day (World PT Day) tomorrow September 8, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Physiotherapy Council (the Council) are celebrating the critical work physiotherapists are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia will be hosting a ‘Return to Practice’ webinar for all practitioners on Monday 7th September at 5:00pm to 6:00pm AEST.Read More
A registered physiotherapist in the Northern Territory has had his registration cancelled, been disqualified from applying for registration for three months and been reprimanded by the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) after it was found he had engaged in professional misconduct.Read More
Telehealth is emerging as an important change to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic with health practitioners across many professions offering phone or online consultations to support their patients.Read More
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have announced that additional health professions will be added to the pandemic sub-register to prepare for any surge in workforce demand resulting from COVID-19.Read More
As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.Read More
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.Read More
As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth. Read More
Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Read More
Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020. Read More
An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.Read More
The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).Read More
A physiotherapy statistical summary and a report from Kim Gibson, Board Chair, that covers the work of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.Read More
Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a physiotherapist?Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.Read More
Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.Read More
Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.Read More
A recording of the presentation delivered by Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) Chair Kim Gibson at last month’s stakeholder event in Brisbane is now available.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists 2019/20.Read More
Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.Read More
To celebrate World Physical Therapy Day (WPTD) this Sunday September 8, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Physiotherapy Council (the Council) are recognising the important care given by physiotherapists to patients suffering from chronic pain.Read More
A recording of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s (the Board) webinar about continuing professional development (CPD) for physiotherapists is now available.Read More
A recording of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s July webinar about continuing professional development (CPD) for physiotherapists will soon be available.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) is hosting a webinar on continuing professional development (CPD) for registered physiotherapists in July 2019.Read More
Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination. Read More
Following criminal charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), in a landmark decision, a Tasmanian court has imposed the largest fine against an individual for offences under the National Law in Australia with the conviction of a suspended physiotherapist, Mr Michael Sylvester Dempsey for holding out.Read More
Updated information for physiotherapists is available about their ongoing obligations for initial and ongoing registration and questions they may have about animal physiotherapy.Read More
A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.Read More
There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from Tasmania on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Read More
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.Read More
Are you a physiotherapy student and graduating soon? Smooth the transition from study to work by applying now for registration.Read More
Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.Read More
Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.Read More
The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2018/19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has joined the Australian Physiotherapy Council (the Council) to encourage registered physiotherapists to take care of their own health and wellbeing, as part of World Physical Therapy Day.Read More
Physiotherapists are being reminded to be audit ready in 2018 by meeting the continuing professional development (CPD) obligations set by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board).Read More
Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.Read More
This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) held its first information forum for 2018 in Western Australia, with a strong attendance from local physiotherapist across the state.Read More
A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.Read More
Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.Read More
National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise. Read More
National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has released a guide for National Boards on endorsement for scheduled medicines.Read More
Being a registered physiotherapist means you have regulatory obligations you need to meet, all of which have the end goal of keeping patients safe.Read More
A self-assessment tool to help practitioners and advertisers check and correct their advertising so it complies with their professional and legal obligations has been launched.Read More
AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.Read More
Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.Read More
Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.Read More
The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.Read More
Physiotherapists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.Read More
Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.Read More
Are you a physiotherapy student and graduating soon? Are you grappling with assignments, exams and starting to apply for your first job in the profession? Today the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has launched a short animation just for you.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2017/18.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has commended Australia’s 30,153 registered physiotherapists for their important contribution to the health and wellbeing of the Australian community at all stages of their lives.Read More
As a registered physiotherapist you renew your registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) every year.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have successfully prosecuted a South Australia physiotherapist found by a tribunal to be fraudulent and deceptive.Read More
Are you a qualified and trained physiotherapist but concerned about how recent your practice is? Read More
Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.Read More
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.Read More
Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.Read More
The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance). Read More
The revised registration standard for recency of practice takes effect today.Read More
AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s focus in 2015/16 was consistency, efficiency and effectiveness in undertaking the Board’s regulatory role, according to information published by AHPRA today in its 2015/16 annual report.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.Read More
A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for physiotherapists.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2016/17 has again been reduced.Read More
In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15. Read More
Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia. Read More
Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.Read More
A revised registration standard for recency of practice has today been published by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.Read More
A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Read More
A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.Read More
Read this important information that explains what you need to know.Read More
The revised registration standard for Continuing professional development takes effect today. Read More
Physiotherapists have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.Read More
There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.Read More
Call for applications for appointment to the list of approved persons for appointment to panels for the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, and the National Registration and Notifications Committee.Read More
The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia, which regulates Australia’s 27,500 registered physiotherapists, today published the revised continuing professional development (CPD) standard , which will come in to effect on 1 December 2015. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.Read More
Online renewal of registration is now open for physiotherapists registered in Australia.Read More
Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2015/16 has been reduced.Read More
Thanks again to all those who contributed to the registrant survey which the Board conducted earlier this year.Read More
Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.Read More
A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015. Read More
Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.Read More
National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.Read More
Australia and New Zealand have launched the first bi national physiotherapy practice threshold statements at a joint meeting of both countries’ key physiotherapy stakeholders held in Singapore today.Read More
We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.Read More
The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.Read More
AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.Read More
A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia provides advice to practitioners about the use of titles.Read More
Mr Bharath Devadas - permanently disqualified from applying for registration as a physiotherapist.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the physiotherapy profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.Read More
Physiotherapists have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia and the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand have jointly released a consultation paper on draft proposed binational practice thresholds for the physiotherapy profession.Read More
From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history. Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.Read More
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Mr Alexander Browning and suspended his registration as a physiotherapist for two months.Read More
Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members. Read More
Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for physiotherapists. Read More
The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has announced the registration fee for physiotherapists for 2014/15.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has prepared a presentation to assist in understanding what it means to be a registered physiotherapist in Australia.Read More
Call for applications for physiotherapists to join the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels and/or the Physiotherapy Advisor List.Read More
Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australian and the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand have released their second communique on their joint project to develop shared entry level qualifying statements for the physiotherapy profession.Read More
Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.Read More
The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.Read More
Mr Bharath Devadas - permanently disqualified from applying for registration as a physiotherapist. Read More
On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.Read More
Binational entry level qualifying statements - Communiqué July 2014.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique. Read More
Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.Read More
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on a review of the Physiotherapy registration standards and guidelines. Consultation is open until 30 June 2014.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter. Read More
Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all physiotherapists today.Read More
The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopenedRead More
Binational entry level qualifying statements - Communique February 2014.Read More
The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.Read More
The National Board is reminding physiotherapists to renew registration by 30 November. Read More
The AHPRA Melbourne office will be closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013 due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.Read More
The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, has been published.Read More
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review. Read More
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement Read More
Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as a physiotherapist before they graduate.Read More
New consultation on international criminal history checksRead More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.Read More
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data. Read More
Physiotherapy Board of Australia lowers registration fee for 2013/14Read More
Binational Project to develop Shared Entry-level Qualifying Statements for the physiotherapy profession - response to questions dated 11 July 2013. Please note the extended time frame for the project.Read More
The Steering Committee for the Binational Project to develop Shared Entry-level Qualifying Statements for the physiotherapy profession has been released.Read More
The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.Read More
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué. Read More
Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.Read More
This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy. Read More
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its December 2012 Communique. Read More
Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its November 2012 Communique. Read More
The Board has developed a pathway to assess graduates from Australian non-accredited courses. Read More
For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.Read More
Time is running out for physiotherapists to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.Read More
AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation. Read More
The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest listing of Approved Programs of Study.Read More
Students of physiotherapy who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner.Read More
Physiotherapists are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.Read More
National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.Read More
The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.Read More
Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009. Read More
The Board releases its latest newsletter. Read More
Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012. Read More
The Board has published a Fact Sheet on endorsement for acupuncture. Read More
The Board has published new limited registration standards for overseas trained physiotherapists. Read More
Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work. Read More
Quarterly registered health practitioner data released. Read More
The Board releases a statement regarding a new pathway for graduates from Australian non-accredited courses. Read More
AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. Read More
Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Physiotherapists urged to renew registration online and on time. Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report. Read More
Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia The Physiotherapy Board of Australia is consulting on the definition of practice. Read More
The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website. Read More
AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration. Read More
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees. Read More
Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Physiotherapy Board of Australia urges WA and SA physiotherapists to renew on time. Read More
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