Hourly rate for the provision of physiotherapy services
Sustainability is at the heart of physiotherapy’s future. Every day, physiotherapy practices across Australia face mounting pressures - rising operational costs, workforce retention challenges, and increasing patient expectations. Making confident business decisions has never been more important.
We know this is a resource our members have been asking for. That’s why the APA commissioned Nous Group to conduct an independent review of the economics of physiotherapy service provision.
The Hourly rate for the provision of physiotherapy services report provides an evidence-based foundation for your own decision-making, while also serving as a critical tool in our advocacy with funders.
About the report
The APA commissioned economic consultants, Nous Group, to conduct a comprehensive review of the economics of physiotherapy service provision. The report analyses the drivers of practice sustainability, including costs of service provision, workforce needs, and the value delivered to clients. It identifies an indicative value-based hourly rate and considers loadings for experience, education and regional, rural and remote services.
How this report helps you
This report is a guidance tool designed to support your thinking and provide a clearer picture of practice sustainability. The report:
- Highlights the cost pressures that influence sustainable practice, including wages, workforce development, and overheads.
- Offers insights into what clients value and are willing to pay, giving you an evidence-based perspective on patient expectations.
- Helps you reflect on your own fee structure in the context of industry-wide trends and market realities.
Beyond individual practice
This report is also an important advocacy resource. The APA will use the findings to educate funders on the real costs of delivering physiotherapy and to influence more positive funding outcomes for our profession and patients.
Our role and your independence
The APA does not set or recommend fees. Each practice is unique, and members must independently determine their own pricing. Our role is to provide members with evidence, tools, and education to make informed choices.
Disclaimer: The APA does not set or recommend fees. This information is published to inform members and stakeholders of typical service delivery costs and economic value of physiotherapy based on independent research. Members should set their fees independently.