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Read the latest news affecting the physiotherapy profession.

29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for physiotherapists is open

Physiotherapists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2024/25

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for physiotherapists for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a physiotherapist and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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15 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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28 Jun 2024

Victorian physiotherapist disqualified for six years for sexually touching a patient

A Victorian physiotherapist has been disqualified for six years and made the subject of a prohibition order for asking a female patient to unnecessarily remove her underwear during treatment, and touching her in a sexual manner.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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28 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 May 2024

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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21 Mar 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Mar 2024

WA physiotherapist suspended for two months for practising while unregistered

A Western Australian physiotherapist who failed to renew his registration and kept practising has been suspended for two months.
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06 Feb 2024

Physiotherapist suspended after intimate relationship with former patient

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.
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12 Jan 2024

Call for applications for appointment to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
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2023

27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

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.
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15 Nov 2023

Updated physiotherapy practice thresholds released

03 Nov 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for physiotherapists is now open

Physiotherapists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2023/24

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.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

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.
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13 Sep 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Sep 2023

World Physiotherapy Day celebrates physiotherapists for improving health outcomes of people with inflammatory pain

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.
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07 Sep 2023

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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31 Aug 2023

Queensland man convicted for falsely claiming to be a physiotherapist

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.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

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.
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28 Jun 2023

Alleged professional misconduct by a physiotherapist dismissed by tribunal

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.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

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.
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05 May 2023

Public consultation: proposed updates to physiotherapy practice thresholds

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has opened public consultation on proposed updates to physiotherapy practice thresholds.
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26 Apr 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

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.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

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.
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21 Apr 2023

New resources aim to support practitioners to manage health records

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.
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21 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

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.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

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.
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22 Nov 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2022

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for physiotherapists is now open

Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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23 Sep 2022

Practitioners opt in to extend their registration on the pandemic sub-register

1,792 practitioners remain registered on the pandemic sub-register for another year, continuing to support the health system.
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21 Sep 2022

Physiotherapy Board of Australia fee set for 2022/23

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.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

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.
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08 Sep 2022

Celebrating World Physiotherapy Day with Taking care

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?
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24 Aug 2022

Practitioners on the sub-register can opt in to extend their registration

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.
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16 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

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.
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30 Jun 2022

Physiotherapists, your Code of conduct is in effect

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for physiotherapists is in effect with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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31 May 2022

Former Bacchus Marsh clinical care director disqualified

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.
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17 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 May 2022

Second prescribing webinar recording available

The second webinar in the mini-series on physiotherapy prescribing in Australia is now available.
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

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.
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06 Apr 2022

2021 pandemic response sub-register gets a boost

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.
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28 Mar 2022

Recording of first prescribing webinar

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) held the first of its webinar mini-series on physiotherapist prescribing earlier this month.
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08 Mar 2022

Women in health - breaking the bias on International Women’s Day

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.
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14 Feb 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

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.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

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.
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14 Dec 2021

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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01 Dec 2021

Registration and Notifications Committee of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

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).
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

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.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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10 Nov 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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26 Oct 2021

Victorian physiotherapy regulation question and answer recording now available

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,
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for physiotherapists is now open

Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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16 Sep 2021

Victorian physiotherapy regulation recording now available

The Ahpra Victorian office and Physiotherapy Board of Australia have published a recording on physiotherapy regulation.
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as a physiotherapist anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2021/22

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2021-22.
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08 Sep 2021

World Physiotherapy Day celebrates physiotherapists for ongoing care during COVID-19

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.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

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:
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

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.
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09 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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22 Jul 2021

New South Wales stakeholder event recording now available

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.
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19 Jul 2021

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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05 Jul 2021

Graduate webinar - recording now available

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s webinar for graduates was broadcast live on 27 May 2021.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

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.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

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.
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12 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Apr 2021

South Australian stakeholder event recording now available

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.
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16 Apr 2021

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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08 Apr 2021

Vaccine rollout support from retired practitioners

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.
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30 Mar 2021

Regulators thank health practitioners as pandemic response sub-register starts to close

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.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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.
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17 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Jan 2021

The future of telehealth - new podcast episode

What have we learnt about healthcare delivery during the pandemic and what role will telehealth play in the future delivery of care?
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15 Jan 2021

Call for applications for appointment to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

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?
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2020

22 Dec 2020

Man convicted of holding out individuals as health practitioners at aged care facilities

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).
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18 Dec 2020

Former physiotherapist who kept practising found guilty of 29 offences

A Western Australian man who held himself out as a physiotherapist while not registered has been convicted by the Perth Magistrates Court.
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14 Dec 2020

Guidelines for responsible advertising in effect today

Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for physiotherapists is now open

Physiotherapists are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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01 Oct 2020

Return to practice webinar - recording now available

The Board’s Return to practice webinar was broadcast live on 7 September.
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25 Sep 2020

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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18 Sep 2020

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2020–21

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2020–21.
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15 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as a physiotherapist

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a physiotherapist?
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07 Sep 2020

World Physiotherapy Day honours physiotherapists providing care during COVID-19

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.
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02 Sep 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

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.
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17 Aug 2020

Webinar - Return to practice

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.
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26 Jun 2020

Physiotherapist disqualified for forging prescriptions and reprimanded for professional misconduct

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.
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02 Jun 2020

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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22 Apr 2020

The role of telehealth now and post the pandemic – new podcast ep live

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.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

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.
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16 Apr 2020

Additional professions to be added to the pandemic response sub-register

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.
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02 Apr 2020

Third statement from National Boards and Ahpra

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.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

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.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

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.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

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.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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13 Mar 2020

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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02 Mar 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

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.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

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.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

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).
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2019

29 Nov 2019

Physiotherapy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

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.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

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.
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08 Nov 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a physiotherapist?
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

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.
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31 Oct 2019

Physiotherapists encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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22 Oct 2019

Physiotherapy Board of Australia stakeholder event

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.
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19 Sep 2019

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets registration fee for 2019/20

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists 2019/20.
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16 Sep 2019

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.
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04 Sep 2019

World Physical Therapy Day celebrates physiotherapists providing care to chronic pain patients

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.
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20 Aug 2019

CPD and you: webinar recording now available

A recording of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s (the Board) webinar about continuing professional development (CPD) for physiotherapists is now available.
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13 Aug 2019

CPD and you: webinar recording ...coming soon!

A recording of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia’s July webinar about continuing professional development (CPD) for physiotherapists will soon be available.
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05 Jul 2019

Webinar – Continuing professional development (CPD) and you

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) is hosting a webinar on continuing professional development (CPD) for registered physiotherapists in July 2019.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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30 Apr 2019

Landmark decision sees a suspended physiotherapist convicted and receiving largest fine ever

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.
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30 Apr 2019

Updated FAQ published on animal physiotherapy

Updated information for physiotherapists is available about their ongoing obligations for initial and ongoing registration and questions they may have about animal physiotherapy.
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25 Mar 2019

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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19 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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19 Mar 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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15 Feb 2019

Call for applications

There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from Tasmania on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
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14 Feb 2019

Physiotherapy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

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.
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25 Jan 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2018

19 Dec 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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13 Dec 2018

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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06 Dec 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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15 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for registration online now

Are you a physiotherapy student and graduating soon? Smooth the transition from study to work by applying now for registration.
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01 Nov 2018

Physiotherapists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Physiotherapists have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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19 Sep 2018

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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13 Sep 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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10 Sep 2018

New results format for OET English language test; registration standards remain unchanged

The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.
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10 Sep 2018

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2018/19.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

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.
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03 Sep 2018

Physiotherapists are encouraged to take care of their own health on World Physical Therapy Day

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.
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17 Aug 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Aug 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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10 Aug 2018

CPD matters to be audit ready – Physios reminded to get on top of their professional development obligations

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).
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

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.
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11 Jul 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

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.
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07 Jun 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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24 May 2018

Board’s Perth information forum well-attended

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.
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18 May 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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16 May 2018

New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'

A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

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.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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05 Apr 2018

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 Apr 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

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.
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06 Mar 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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06 Feb 2018

Guide for National Boards on endorsement for scheduled medicines released

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has released a guide for National Boards on endorsement for scheduled medicines.
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05 Feb 2018

Who does what – physiotherapist regulation

Being a registered physiotherapist means you have regulatory obligations you need to meet, all of which have the end goal of keeping patients safe.
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05 Feb 2018

Self-assessment tool launched to help practitioners and advertisers

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.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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23 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

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.
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2017

21 Dec 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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14 Dec 2017

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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05 Dec 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

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.
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15 Nov 2017

Accreditation was a key focus of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia in 2016/17 according to AHPRA’s annual report, released today

The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.
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06 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Nov 2017

Physiotherapists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Physiotherapists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking registration invited to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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10 Oct 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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28 Sep 2017

Graduating soon? Physio Board get animated for students with new video

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.
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15 Sep 2017

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2017/18.
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07 Sep 2017

'Staying active’ with your obligations helps keep the public safe – National Board recognises special day for physios

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.
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05 Sep 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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05 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Sep 2017

Update on animal physiotherapy from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

As a registered physiotherapist you renew your registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) every year.
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22 Aug 2017

Board successfully holds physiotherapist accused of health insurance and Medicare claim fraud to account

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.
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11 Aug 2017

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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09 Aug 2017

Recency of practice protects the public – find out more before you renew your registration

Are you a qualified and trained physiotherapist but concerned about how recent your practice is?
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04 Aug 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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17 Jul 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Jun 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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08 May 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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20 Apr 2017

Responsible advertising of health services: Practitioners reminded about their legal obligations on advertising

Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.
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13 Apr 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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13 Apr 2017

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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16 Mar 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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07 Mar 2017

Physiotherapy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

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.
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24 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

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.
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2016

22 Dec 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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13 Dec 2016

Guidance issued on endorsements about scheduled medicines

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).
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12 Dec 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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07 Dec 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Dec 2016

Revised standard for recency of practice takes effect from today

The revised registration standard for recency of practice takes effect today.
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29 Nov 2016

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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21 Nov 2016

Physiotherapists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Physiotherapists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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17 Nov 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

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.
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10 Nov 2016

Consistency, efficiency and effectiveness were key to protecting the public in 2015/16

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.
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26 Oct 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

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.
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24 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Oct 2016

Students seeking registration urged to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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12 Oct 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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10 Oct 2016

Video explains online renewal of registration which is now open

A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for physiotherapists.
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04 Oct 2016

More information about your advertising obligations

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations.
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27 Sep 2016

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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12 Sep 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Sep 2016

Physiotherapy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2016/17 has again been reduced.
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06 Jul 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Jul 2016

Revised PII standard for all physiotherapists takes effect from today

In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

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.
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06 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Jun 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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13 May 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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08 Apr 2016

Physiotherapy regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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06 Apr 2016

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Apr 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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21 Mar 2016

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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18 Mar 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia.
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07 Mar 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

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.
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02 Feb 2016

Revised standard for recency of practice published today

A revised registration standard for recency of practice has today been published by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

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).
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10 Dec 2015

Revised standards for PII arrangements published today

A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
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07 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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02 Dec 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Dec 2015

Revised registration standard takes effect from today

The revised registration standard for Continuing professional development takes effect today.
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20 Nov 2015

Physiotherapists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Physiotherapists have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

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.
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18 Nov 2015

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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06 Nov 2015

Call for applications

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.
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06 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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05 Nov 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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30 Oct 2015

Revised CPD standard for all physiotherapists published today

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.
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16 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

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.
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06 Oct 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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06 Oct 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for physiotherapists registered in Australia.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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02 Sep 2015

Physiotherapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for physiotherapists for 2015/16 has been reduced.
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14 Aug 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Aug 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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30 Jul 2015

Newsletter - Issue 12

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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09 Jul 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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08 Jul 2015

Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases the answers to its survey

Thanks again to all those who contributed to the registrant survey which the Board conducted earlier this year.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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05 Jun 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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26 May 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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01 May 2015

Australia and New Zealand Launch Joint Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements

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.
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02 Apr 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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24 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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06 Mar 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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05 Mar 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Mar 2015

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

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.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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07 Jan 2015

Statement on the use of titles

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia provides advice to practitioners about the use of titles.
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06 Jan 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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2014

05 Dec 2014

Physiotherapist permanently disqualified for professional misconduct

Mr Bharath Devadas - permanently disqualified from applying for registration as a physiotherapist.
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04 Dec 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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04 Dec 2014

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases a report of its work

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.
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02 Dec 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 Nov 2014

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Nov 2014

National Board reminds physiotherapists to renew registration by 30 November

Physiotherapists have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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17 Nov 2014

Joint public consultation on proposed binational practice thresholds for the physiotherapy profession

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.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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06 Nov 2014

Tribunal reprimands and suspends physiotherapist

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Mr Alexander Browning and suspended his registration as a physiotherapist for two months.
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30 Oct 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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17 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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06 Oct 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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23 Sep 2014

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for physiotherapists.
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15 Sep 2014

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.
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09 Sep 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has announced the registration fee for physiotherapists for 2014/15.
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21 Aug 2014

Preparing for registration as a physiotherapist

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has prepared a presentation to assist in understanding what it means to be a registered physiotherapist in Australia.
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21 Aug 2014

Call for applications

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.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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11 Aug 2014

Joint communique - 8 August 2014

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.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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11 Aug 2014

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Aug 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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25 Jul 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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16 Jul 2014

Media release

Mr Bharath Devadas - permanently disqualified from applying for registration as a physiotherapist.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

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.
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07 Jul 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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07 Jul 2014

Joint communique

Binational entry level qualifying statements - Communiqué July 2014.
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11 Jun 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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21 May 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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02 May 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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28 Apr 2014

Public consultation on a review of the Physiotherapy registration standards and guidelines

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on a review of the Physiotherapy registration standards and guidelines. Consultation is open until 30 June 2014.
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09 Apr 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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25 Mar 2014

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all physiotherapists today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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06 Mar 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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25 Feb 2014

Joint communique

Binational entry level qualifying statements - Communique February 2014.
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14 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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06 Jan 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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2013

05 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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20 Nov 2013

Media release

The National Board is reminding physiotherapists to renew registration by 30 November.
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07 Nov 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Nov 2013

AHPRA Melbourne office closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013

The AHPRA Melbourne office will be closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013 due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
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01 Nov 2013

Media release

The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, has been published.
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25 Oct 2013

Media release

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review.
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11 Oct 2013

Media release

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
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08 Oct 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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08 Oct 2013

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.
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07 Oct 2013

Media release

Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as a physiotherapist before they graduate.
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03 Oct 2013

Media release

New consultation on international criminal history checks
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26 Sep 2013

Media release

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.
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18 Sep 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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16 Sep 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Aug 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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31 Jul 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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29 Jul 2013

Media release

Physiotherapy Board of Australia lowers registration fee for 2013/14
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12 Jul 2013

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.
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12 Jul 2013

Request for Quote - Response to questions

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.
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02 Jul 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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30 May 2013

Request for Quote

The Steering Committee for the Binational Project to develop Shared Entry-level Qualifying Statements for the physiotherapy profession has been released.
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20 May 2013

Media release

The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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15 May 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 May 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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15 Apr 2013

Panel member vacancies - Physiotherapy Board of Australia

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.
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10 Apr 2013

Victorian submissions published

AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Apr 2013

Media release

Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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26 Mar 2013

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.
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06 Mar 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Feb 2013

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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25 Jan 2013

AHPRA Report Released

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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24 Jan 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its December 2012 Communique.
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16 Jan 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013

Media Release

Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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07 Jan 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its November 2012 Communique.
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2012

14 Dec 2012

Registration pathway for Australian graduates of non-accredited courses

The Board has developed a pathway to assess graduates from Australian non-accredited courses.
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27 Nov 2012

AHPRA launches new searchable list for approved courses

For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.
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20 Nov 2012

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Time is running out for physiotherapists to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

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.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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29 Oct 2012

Updated Approved Programs of Study

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest listing of Approved Programs of Study.
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24 Oct 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students of physiotherapy who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner.
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27 Sep 2012

Media Release

Physiotherapists are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.
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24 Sep 2012

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Physiotherapy Board releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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17 Sep 2012

Media Release

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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08 Aug 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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10 Jul 2012

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Board releases its latest newsletter.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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21 Jun 2012

Fact Sheet on endorsement for acupuncture released

The Board has published a Fact Sheet on endorsement for acupuncture.
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18 Jun 2012

New limited registration standards published

The Board has published new limited registration standards for overseas trained physiotherapists.
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04 Jun 2012

Students urged to apply online for a smooth path from study to work

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.
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08 May 2012

Media Release

Quarterly registered health practitioner data released.
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26 Apr 2012

Statement from the Board

The Board releases a statement regarding a new pathway for graduates from Australian non-accredited courses.
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12 Apr 2012

Newsletter - Registrant Update

The Board releases its latest newsletter.
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27 Jan 2012

New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ

AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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2011

11 Nov 2011

Physiotherapists urged to renew

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Physiotherapists urged to renew registration online and on time.
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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12 Oct 2011

Consultation on the Definition of Practice

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
The Physiotherapy Board of Australia is consulting on the definition of practice.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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06 Jul 2011

Board announces 2012 registration fees

The Physiotherapy Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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18 May 2011

WA and SA physiotherapists urged to renew on time

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Physiotherapy Board of Australia urges WA and SA physiotherapists to renew on time.
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16 May 2011

Online applications smooth path from study to work

29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

10 Feb 2011

Production error impacts registration certificates

Statement from AHPRA
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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

2010

21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Nov 2010

Consultation paper released

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
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30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010

New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice

Statement from AHPRA
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25 Jun 2010

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
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