Workforce

Degrees of readiness: graduates
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Degrees of readiness: graduates


With an increasing number of new graduate physiotherapists entering the workforce, employment availability and students’ preparedness for what lies ahead will have a significant impact on the profession. In this second of a two-part series, Melissa Mitchell looks at the changing physiotherapy workforce and the impact on private and public sector employment.

Enabling overseas physios to help fill the void
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Enabling overseas physios to help fill the void


The number of overseas-trained physiotherapists practising in Australia is on the rise to help meet the widening gap between the number of qualified professionals and growing demand for physiotherapy services in this country. In this first of a two-part series, Melissa Mitchell explores the changing face of the physiotherapy workforce in Australia.

Understanding the award
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Understanding the award


HR in Practice has analysed some of the key features of the industry award to explain how it affects you and your practice.



Physiotherapists employed in a private practice are covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010 (those who work in unincorporated practices in Western Australia are not covered by this award). Given this, the HR in Practice service looks at some key features of the award to help employers understanding their rights and obligations.

Putting your people first
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Putting your people first


Recruitment and culture are equally important for building a sustainable practice. Two successful practice owners weigh-in on these complex but crucial topics.

INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

It's a wrap


A glimpse into the future of physiotherapy, the technology shaping the profession and the leadership opportunities to help drive how you practise emerged from the NEXT – APA Conference in Hobart in October. Here are highlights from the three-day program.

Celebrating 80 years of physiotherapy
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Celebrating 80 years of physiotherapy

The lowdown on casual conversion
INMOTION 01 Dec, 2021

The lowdown on casual conversion


The Fair Work Act 2009 now provides a clear path to permanent employment for casual employees. Here’s what you need to know.



Genuine casuals and eligibility for casual conversion


What exactly is a casual employee?


Casual employees are a vital element of Australia’s workforce but up until recently, there has been no clear definition of what a casual employee really is.

Beyond a job, there’s hope on offer
INMOTION 01 Dec, 2021

Beyond a job, there’s hope on offer


The APA, the Australian Physiotherapy Council and Talent Beyond Boundaries have joined forces to bring physiotherapists fleeing Afghanistan to Australia. A conversation with Stephanie Cousins about the program, which was launched in November.

Physiotherapy regulation in 2021
INMOTION 01 Dec, 2021

Physiotherapy regulation in 2021


The Physiotherapy Board of Australia reflects on a year of lockdowns, challenges, strategic thinking, partnerships and ongoing dedication.



As the pandemic stretches into its second year, healthcare has been a global priority.


The year 2021 was designated by the World Health Organization as the International Year of Health and Care Workers in appreciation and gratitude for their unwavering dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Juggling study, work and family is a balancing act
INMOTION 01 Dec, 2021

Juggling study, work and family is a balancing act


In the fourth iteration of this series, we speak with a physiotherapy student who is also a single parent and an advocate for self-care, and an overseas-trained physiotherapist who has blended private practice and raising a family with studying to become a twice-titled physiotherapist and working towards specialisation.



Kathryn Grew, APAM


Mother of two, Townsville, Queensland


I’m currently a second-year physiotherapy student at James Cook University.