Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest health challenges, with over 440,000 Australians living with its impacts today. In 2023 alone, nearly 46,000 Australians experienced a stroke—that’s one every 11 minutes. With stroke rates rising among younger Australians, the need for awareness and strong support systems has never been greater.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) welcomes the final report of the Scope of Practice Review, Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce, which outlines robust solutions to overcoming barriers limiting high-value care across settings.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling for immediate government action to improve veterans' access to physiotherapy services, following the release of new data from its latest member survey and the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling on candidates in the upcoming 2024 Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Election to prioritise physiotherapy as a critical part of healthcare reform. With almost half of all adults in the ACT (48.7 per cent) living with chronic conditions, such as back pain and arthritis∗, timely access to physiotherapy can significantly reduce the burden on hospitals and improve the health outcomes of individuals and communities.