As the APA releases a significant white paper on physiotherapy’s future, APA General Manager, Policy and Government Relations Simon Tatz considers the history and purpose of white papers.

Pelvic health and continence physiotherapist Dr Margaret Sherburn APAM FACP reflects on a long and fulfilling career, the changing status of physiotherapy over that time and the many opportunities that have come her way ‘because of this wonderful profession’. 

When was the last time you stopped to consider the patient’s experience from when they walk in the door to the completion of treatment? Doing so can help you stand out from the crowd.

An opportunity to give back to the physiotherapy community led South Australia’s Professor Saravana Kumar to join the Physiotherapy Research Foundation’s Grants Review Committee six years ago. Now, as his second term on the committee comes to an end, he describes his experiences.

There are multiple benefits when staff feel committed to a business, its values and their co-workers. Here are some strategies to improve and maintain high engagement among your employees.

Physiotherapy practice owner Greg Goh says that understanding what employees want and creating a successful team culture to foster longevity are just two of the ways of improving the chances of retaining your team members.

Now more than ever, it is essential for healthcare practitioners to consider their own health and wellbeing. Here are some suggestions for identifying burnout and minimising stress.

The APA’s insurance partner BMS and leading health law firm Barry Nilsson highlight four common areas where claims can arise for Australian physiotherapists.

Supporting junior or early career physiotherapists working in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) space is a rewarding endeavour that is helping to grow the next generation of physiotherapists coming through. Here, several practices owners and operators discuss about how they train and educate new graduates and early career physiotherapists who support people with disabilities through the NDIS.

The APA recently convened an LGBTQIA+ advisory panel to increase awareness and inclusivity and advocate for both patients and physiotherapists. Committee chair Megan Ross outlines the committee’s aims and introduces its members.