The Australian healthcare system is among the strongest in the world, underpinned by Medicare, which ensures that most Australians have access to essential medical services. 

This universal healthcare framework supports equitable health outcomes and reflects the nation’s commitment to high standards of care through world-class hospitals, a skilled workforce and advancements in medical research. 

As I settle into my role as CEO at the APA, I am appreciative of how my clinical background and experience in member organisations have aided this transition. 

As a physiotherapist, I keenly understand the level of training and study required in our profession. 

My own experience delivering clinical physiotherapy, navigating the scope of practice, taking part in professional development and working extensively in the education sector has given me valuable insight that I have brought to this position.

Later this year, Aboriginal physiotherapist Jyedn ‘Jye’ Murray APAM plans to run the New York City Marathon—his first international full-length marathon—as a member of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) 2024 Indigenous Marathon Project squad.

The developers of Strong Lungs acknowledge and pay respect to the Kunibidji and Larrakiah people—the traditional owners of the lands on which we filmed.

It is always so encouraging to hear what our national groups, advisory councils and branches are working on to advance physiotherapy.

It is also a pleasure to see the different groups connecting with each other and assessing how they can better work together and share advocacy and professional development.

Pelvic health conditions among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men are under-recognised and under-reported despite being a significant burden, say a group of Australian researchers who have recently published a systematic review of pelvic healthcare in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men.