The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has welcomed the Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report and commended the Allan Government for its historic Inquiry into Women’s Pain, informed by more than 13,000 women, girls and carers who shared their lived experience of dismissal, delayed diagnosis and barriers to care.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) welcomes this week’s report from the Senate Community Affairs References Committee on Aged Care Service Delivery. The report provides significant recommendations on how to improve the quality and availability of care for older Australians.

The APA is particularly pleased by the inclusion of several recommendations, including:

8 September 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Falls account for more than 40 percent per cent of deaths in people over the age of 65. Emerging research highlights the critical role of physiotherapy in falls prevention and healthy ageing, with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling for reform-makers to fund preventative healthcare accordingly.  

As Tradies National Health Month 2025 begins, the APA urges Australia’s tradies to seek the care they need to prevent injuries and treat chronic pain.  

Evidence shows that many of Australia’s existing tradies live in chronic pain, negatively impacting their quality of life, job performance and work longevity, potentially exacerbating Australia’s housing and tradespeople shortages.