The new Australian Standards for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education were launched at the 46th Australian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting by Dr Noam Winter and Professor Helen Slater, members of the team that developed the standards.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS Steve West-Newman considers what would help students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds navigate clinical placements.

Dr Angela James and Lauren Neill of the APA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health national group explain what physiotherapists can expect at ‘Excellence Down Under Symposium 2026’ this September.

APA Board of Directors Student Prize winner Benjamin Ong discusses his passion for physiotherapy, his drive to advocate for his fellow students and why giving back is always a win-win.

PAIN EDUCATION The APA has recently made the Online Pain Education Network’s Clinical Pain Management Training Program a prerequisite for its foundation pain physiotherapy courses.

Catch up on some of the latest research from the April issue.

The APA runs a significant number of professional development courses throughout the year, both face-to-face and online. Here are some highlights among the upcoming courses.

Every year hundreds of APA members volunteer their time and expertise to the APA in a variety of roles, from signing up to mentor a younger member to chairing a national group committee or state branch council, talking about careers to students, reviewing grants and helping out at sporting events.

Margaret Bullock’s contributions to physiotherapy have been foundational and far-reaching. A pioneering academic, clinician and leader, Margaret helped shape the profession’s transition into a research-informed, university-based discipline. She was also a problem-solver, a deeply committed mentor and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Season 2 of the Physios on the Mic podcast turns its focus to pain, with hosts Sophie Shephard and Matt Fa.