Supervision plays an important role in helping physiotherapists practise safely and confidently. 

Advanced practice physiotherapists are an integral part of how Australians access care and I am proud to announce the introduction of an advanced practice physiotherapy titling evidence portfolio pathway pilot, which recognises their work in a formal and nationally consistent way. 

As the role of physiotherapists continues to evolve, new opportunities are emerging for the profession to work to its full scope of practice. 

One area where this is already occurring is prescribing – in specific settings and locations, advanced practice physiotherapists are currently authorised to prescribe certain medications. 

Physiotherapy in Australia is growing rapidly, both in numbers and in the breadth of what our profession contributes to Australians’ health. 

As of March 2026, Australia has more than 50,000 registered physiotherapists, while the APA represents close to 37,000. 

We are approaching the size of the psychology profession and are on track to become Australia’s third-largest regulated health profession. 

To borrow a line from Uncle Ben in Spider-Man, ‘With great power comes great responsibility.’