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The National Health Reform Agreement has been under review. Why the secrecy?

December 2023

The lack of transparency and accountability around the review of the National Health Reform Agreement raises many questions and concerns, according to health policy analyst Charles Maskell-Knight.

 

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We stand ready to help more patients

November 2023

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is backing calls by physiotherapists and other allied health professionals in working to their full skills and training to help more patients.

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FREE AI training for all Allied Healthcare professionals: PatientNotes provides professional development for Australia's AI Month

November 2023

CSIRO launched 'Australia's AI Month' and to celebrate PatientNotes, a leading AI-powered clinical documentation platform, offered free professional development in association with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) on Monday, 20 November 2023.

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Clinical trial to begin into immersion therapy for brain and spinal injuries

October 2023

Damian Jamieson said he tried every type of therapy to deal with the pain from an old back injury without success until he turned to the water — or more specifically, underwater.

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Virtual physiotherapy consultations the way of the future

October 2023

When most people think of physiotherapy, they envision hands-on treatment. However, with telehealth options on the rise is this also the new future of physiotherapy in Australia? Coviu Director and former Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Vice President, Jenny Aiken thinks so. She thinks we need to take advantage of rising technology.

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After more than 30 years in clinical practice, this health leader shares his reasons for a ‘Yes’ vote

September 2023

Scott Willis is a proud Palawa man from Burnie, who has lived and worked in northern lutruwita/Tasmania for more than 30 years. He is the first Indigenous National President of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and a former Clinical Council Member of Primary Health Tasmania.

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Navigating the Job Market: Tips for New Physiotherapy Graduates

September 2023

Navigating the job market as a new physiotherapy graduate can be a daunting experience. Fresh out of university, you're armed with theoretical knowledge and some practical skills, yet the real world of employment brings its own unique set of challenges.

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Lack of physiotherapists in rural areas is alarming

September 2023

Physiotherapists play a vital role in Australia’s healthcare landscape. They are capable of working with a wide range of conditions and their expertise in the human body benefits millions of people per year.

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Celebrating the aged care ‘superheroes’

August 2023

For the fifth year, Australia’s aged care sector celebrated its workforce on Aged Care Employee Day held on 7 August ever year.

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Women speak out about birth trauma and poor pelvic health care in public system

August 2023

Few moments are as momentous as the birth of a child. But while many women expect big changes in their life, few expect to leak when they exercise or for their pelvic organs to drop into their vagina when they cough.