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2026 Victorian State Election: physiotherapy a crucial investment for a healthier Victoria

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is urging all parties in the upcoming Victorian state election to ease pressure on the state's health system through prioritising health reforms which invest in proven, cost-effective care.
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  • 04 Nov, 2026

APA VIC Election Statement 2026

Statement by the Australian Physiotherapy Association

November 2026

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Media release

Physiotherapy expertise essential to new NDIS access assessments

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling on the Australian Government to ensure physiotherapists play a key role in the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) functional capacity assessment process, warning that standardised tools alone risk overlooking significant physical limitations.
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media release

GLP-1 treatment must look beyond the prescription

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling for physiotherapy to be recognised within GLP-1 treatment pathways so people with identified clinical and functional needs can access support to maintain strength, mobility, physical function and independence.
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  • 04 Nov, 2026

GLP-1 treatment pathways

Statement by the Australian Physiotherapy Association

October 2026

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  • 04 Nov, 2026

Residential Aged Care Pricing 2027-28: Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA)

Statement by the Australian Physiotherapy Association

August 2026

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  • 04 Nov, 2026

Support at Home Program: Senate Community Affairs References Committee

Statement by the Australian Physiotherapy Association

July 2026

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ortho

New referral pathway would improve access to orthopaedic care and support more efficient health system 

Australia’s healthcare system has an opportunity to improve access to orthopaedic care by better using the existing capability of physiotherapists to assess, manage and guide patients through musculoskeletal care pathways.
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  • 04 Nov, 2026

Direct referral by physiotherapists to orthopaedic surgeons

Statement by the Australian Physiotherapy Association

September 2026

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aged care

APA welcomes Senate commitment to end automated decision-making in aged care

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) welcomes the Senate’s commitment to ending automated decision-making in aged care and calls on the Federal Government to immediately consult with expert clinicians, such as physiotherapists, to repair its broken assessment and package allocation system.
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