The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) along with the other national boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have released new resources to help explain mandatory notifications and when they need to be made. It follows changes by health ministers to the current mandatory notification requirement.

Two months before she died, Brenda Lake was still hosting a meeting of the Retired Physiotherapists group in Western Australia. As a founding member of the group, Brenda was passionate about the profession and she was held in high esteem by her colleagues and patients.

Telehealth and you

APA member and online physiotherapist Karen Finnin gives wieghs in on the importance of advocating for telehealth services.

The most valuable asset for any business is its employees. Without their meaningful contribution, the day-to-day operations of a practice would be seriously limited. If employees are so vital in the running of your practice, it makes sense that the key to setting your business apart is to retain strong-performing employees.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Australian Physiotherapy Council accrediting entry-level physiotherapy education programs offered by higher education providers in Australia, and assessing the qualifications and skills of overseas-qualified physiotherapists.

Physically demanding trade jobs can cause and exacerbate a range of injuries and health conditions. It’s not surprising that tradies are over-represented in workplace injury statistics compared to other workers. The average time off work for a tradie due to serious workplace injury is five to six weeks—time many tradies simply can’t afford, especially those who are self-employed.