MEDIA

 
APA physiotherapists are highly sought-after experts in their field-providing commentary and advice on everything from musculoskeletal health, sports injuries and chronic pain to occupational health and safety, child growth and development, pelvic health and chronic disease.
 
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Media

 
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Voice to Parliament a step closer to closing the gap

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has released a statement in support of the Voice to Parliament, as part of the ongoing commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who experience a burden of disease, including musculoskeletal conditions, at 2.3 times the rate of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people¹.

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NSW election primed for healthcare reform

The NSW Government yesterday announced plans to equip two new integrated health hubs in south west Sydney with physiotherapists and other allied health services. 

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South Australia and Queensland’s opportunity for physios in urgent care

This week Minister for Health Mark Butler has called for expressions of interest for Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) in South Australia and Queensland. The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) welcomes this opportunity for physiotherapists to work in a team-based care model to reduce pressure on emergency departments and GPs.

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Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) endorses the vision for improving primary care as outlined in the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report and now eagerly expects the Government to deliver on this reform.

The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce has delivered a vision for improving primary care, and there is now an expectation the Albanese Government will deliver on this.