Rural physiotherapists are recognised for their diverse skill set, their ingenuity and their rarity. Melissa Trudinger and Brendan Bugeja explore how to increase both the number of physiotherapists in the regions and the opportunities for them to thrive there.

Through an innovative new graduate program, a deeply embedded mentoring culture and a values-driven business model at Bathurst Physiotherapy, co-owner John Roberts and business partners Luke Howard and Jon Garner are proving that a rural practice can lead the way in workforce retention and sustainability.

Newly titled physiotherapist Daniel Edwards charts a new course in occupational health, describing it as a gateway to broader roles across the profession.

A suite of online modules designed to transform the way pain is understood and managed will be available to clinicians across the country this month.

As we look ahead to the next five years, the APA is committed to establishing physiotherapy as an indispensable part of Australia’s healthcare system—in the eyes of the public and policymakers alike.

PD BRIEFS 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.

AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS After an unexpected pivot early in her career, Dr Alicia Rayner has become one of Australia’s Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists. She talks to Marina Williams about mentoring, regional outreach and reshaping how complex care is delivered.

PD BRIEFS 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.

In a career spanning three decades, Kurt Lisle FACP has had one of the best seats in the house at some of the world’s major sporting events—supporting athletes across football, rugby, gymnastics, track and field, hockey, tennis, netball and more.