Being a member of a professional association isn’t just about perks like professional development and discounts. 

It’s about being a part of a community that supports, motivates and inspires you along your own career journey. 

Yet when I speak with members about what stops you from getting the most out of your membership, two themes come up over and over again. 

You want to connect with each other more but finding the right place to start is tricky. 

I hear you say that face-to-face connections are great but your busy schedules make that tough. 

You want a way to easily find and chat with like-minded members when it works for you. 

You’ve also let me know—and I’ve heard this one loud and clear—too many emails. 

The ones you do open aren’t always the ones you’re looking for and we’re all already buried under an endless pile of inbox clutter. 

Sound all too familiar? In response, we’ve created PhysioHub, a secure online membership community. 

PhysioHub addresses your member feedback and delivers so much more, making it easier for you to connect, collaborate and stay in the loop. 

PhysioHub offers the benefits of a social media platform but in a dedicated space that can only be accessed by APA members, where there are no annoying adverts selling you the latest fad and no silly videos jamming up your feed. 

(Although, if you like silly videos, we might be able to arrange that.) 

Why PhysioHub? 

Connect with members nationwide—whether you work in a major city or a remote town, PhysioHub enables you to build relationships with physiotherapists across Australia. 

You can find peers who share your interests, face similar challenges, can answer questions or can offer valuable insights. Morning, noon or night, weekends or weekdays—whenever works for you. 

Reduce inbox clutter, while staying informed—PhysioHub offers a more streamlined way to receive updates and engage with APA initiatives that are relevant to your national group or your branch. 

You’ll never miss out on important news or opportunities. 

Strengthen national group connections—many members belong to national groups but interactions can be limited to emails and occasional events, until now. 

PhysioHub makes groups truly national and on-demand by nature—allowing you to hear directly from your national group chair, engage with state committees and have real-time discussions with fellow members. 

Have your say and shape discussions—PhysioHub is a space where your voice matters. 

You can share feedback, respond to surveys, participate in discussions and advocate for key issues that impact the profession.

Connect at your own pace—not everyone is a social media extrovert. 

Many members prefer to observe conversations, read discussions and learn from others in a way that suits them. 

PhysioHub welcomes all levels of engagement— whether you’re actively contributing or quietly gaining insights. 

PhysioHub is coming soon 

Get ready to connect like never before. When PhysioHub launches, you’ll be able to log in using your existing APA website credentials. 

Your PhysioHub profile will start as fully private—so you can explore and get comfortable before deciding what information to share with fellow members. 

We’ll encourage you to personalise your profile by adding a photo and making key professional details visible to fellow members. The more you share, the more you’ll get out of the experience. 

Read more about PhysioHub and its features, we can’t wait to welcome you.

Stay tuned for the launch announcement!

Rob LoPresti 

APA Chief Executive Officer