Public consultation: proposed updates to physiotherapy practice thresholds

05 May 2023

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

The original thresholds were developed by the Board together with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and published in 2015 to provide joint guidance on entry-level practice thresholds for the physiotherapy profession in both countries.

The two boards are committed to regularly reviewing the thresholds to ensure they remain relevant and up to date.

The proposed amendments include updating key competencies to incorporate providing culturally safe care, communicating in a culturally safe way, as well as having awareness and understanding of any cultural biases.

Another change includes the requirement for digital competency, reflecting the increasing use and reliance on technology to deliver services remotely.

• Consultation paper and response template - proposed Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (371 KB,PDF), Word version (288 KB,DOCX).

To have your say, please visit the Consultations section of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia website to read the Consultation paper including the proposed revised Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Feedback and any questions can be submitted to physioconsultation@ahpra.gov.au. The consultation closes on 30 June 2023.