Member elections

2027 APA Committee and Council Elections
Nominations and expressions of interest now open

We are currently looking for members to contribute their knowledge, experience, time and passion in exchange for an opportunity to give back to the profession in a meaningful way. 

In the table below, download the application form to learn more about each position.

All nominations close Monday 12 October 2026 at 5.00 pm (AEDT). 

More information about what’s involved in being part of an APA Committee or Council is found within the APA Committee Regulations (PDF).

Branch Council Representatives

The Branch Councils represent the views of members within that state or territory and support physiotherapy advocacy and reform across areas such as compensable schemes, public health and state government liaison.

Nominations

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Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

National Group State Committees

Our National Group State Committees bring together members with an interest in specific clinical practice areas and support the APA by providing leadership, communication, representation and services to all members within the national group's area of expertise. To nominate, first select your state or territory, and then indicate your clinical area of interest in the nomination form.

Nominations

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Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales 
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

World Physiotherapy sub-group delegate

Expression of interest open for APA endorsed delegates, as part of the World Physiotherapy specialty subgroups.

These specialty groups are important independent organisations in their own right and help promote the advancement of physiotherapy and exchange of scientific knowledge in their field, internationally.

Nominations

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Business National Group – International Private Physical Therapy Association
CPCL National Group – International Physiotherapists for HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Palliative Care Empowerment (HOPE)
Mental Health National Group – International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Mental Health
SPEX National Group – International Sports Exercise Physiotherapy Association
WMPH National Group – International Organisation of Physical Therapists on Pelvic and Women’s Health