Physiotherapy clinics may be an attractive target for cybercrime, given how valuable patient data and personal health information are to cybercriminals. 

A recent Federal Court decision in Lattouf v ABC has significantly reshaped the legal landscape when it comes to political expression in Australian workplaces. 

The case confirms that political expression is now a protected attribute under section 772(1)(f) of the Fair Work Act 2009, expanding existing protections for employees and introducing new compliance challenges for employers. 

As physiotherapists, we’ve long championed the value we bring to Australia’s health system. From early intervention in childhood development to pain management in working-age adults or falls prevention and reablement in older Australians, our reach is broad, our evidence strong and our outcomes tangible. 

But value alone is no longer enough. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t coming to physiotherapy—it’s already here. 

AI is embedded in how we communicate, automate workflows and, increasingly, deliver patient care. 

In regional Australia, especially in rural and remote communities, disparities in access to healthcare lead to health challenges and health inequity. 

During my undergraduate degree, I was fortunate enough to complete a number of regional placements across Victoria, including in Wangaratta, Shepparton, Ballarat and Bendigo. 

Working alongside dedicated local teams, sharing accommodation with fellow students and becoming part of the fabric of each town enriched both my practice and my understanding of what healthcare means to regional Australians. 

Knowing your risks is key to being prepared. However, as a physiotherapist, how do you navigate risk in today’s digital landscape? 

Many businesses are more vulnerable to cyber risk than they realise. 

While around 40 to 60 per cent of new physiotherapy graduates gain employment in private practice, only a small proportion of them receive private practice placements before they graduate.

I am excited to be developing the APA’s next strategic plan so early in my tenure. In my view, strategic development is as much about the process as it is about the outcome. 

The pathway to our 2025 strategic plan has relied on diverse voices both within and beyond our organisation, encompassing feedback from our staff, board members, membership base and key stakeholders.