CAREER DISRUPTION Working in private practice has afforded some new parents more flexibility to accommodate the needs of their growing families. Two physiotherapists in private practice talk about about their experiences of juggling work and family.

The year is nearly over, which gives us a great opportunity to reflect on our collective achievements, connections and engagement during 2022.

Treating veterans is very complex, confronting and challenging but it is also extremely rewarding. Why? Because you may literally change their lives.

Final-year physiotherapy student Martin Collyer and physiotherapist researchers Dr Roma Forbes and Curtley Nelson reflect on the role of the new graduate and call on the profession to consider changing the dialogue about our newest members.

The past year has provided so many opportunities for the APA to engage with, influence and lead the health sector, internationally as well as here in Australia. 

A select team of advanced scope physiotherapists at Perth’s Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s emergency department have begun administering paracetamol and ibuprofen to patients following a successful three-month audit period. Here, those who advocated for the change discuss the implications for the profession.

APA General Manager, Policy and Government Relations Simon Tatz considers what ‘allied health’ means to consumers struggling to navigate our complex health system.

As he celebrates his retirement this month after a 40-year physiotherapy career in public health, John Buchanan is ready for the next phase. John speaks about his love for the
physiotherapy profession and the behind-the-scenes project that he will now reveal.

APA National President Scott Willis considers the APA’s upcoming white paper, Future of Physiotherapy in Australia, which calls for comprehensive reform and outlines seven detailed actions to bring it about.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, we are still experiencing the effects and after-effects of COVID-19 in the clinic and beyond.