Graduate - Year 1 Public

Category:

M5e

Price:

$265.4: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$455: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are a graduate (within 11 months of course completion) and have a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
are employed in a hospital, public sector, community sector, aged care or education provider or the like setting
are in the process of applying for registration or are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Affiliate

Category:

M12

Price:

$67.08: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$115: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are employed or are a contractor in a private practice physiotherapy business, or
are employed or a contractor in public or community sector, aged care or education provider or non-government area
have never been registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia.

Associate member - overseas

Category:

M11

Price:

$90.41: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$155: Full price

You are eligible if you:

have completed entry-level qualification outside Australia where the respective professional association is a member of the WCPT
are not eligible for membership under any other category
are not registered or have not previously been registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
are residing overseas.

Associate member - limited registration (in Australia)

Category:

M10

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$0: Full price

You are eligible if you:

have completed entry-level qualification outside Australia where the respective professional association is a member of the WCPT
are not eligible for membership under any other category
are undergoing assessment through the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

Physiotherapy assistant (PTA)

Category:

M9

Price:

$67.08: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$115: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are enrolled in and in the process of completing an APA approved accredited training program or qualification such as Certificate IV Allied Health (Physiotherapy) or equivalent; or Certificate III Allied Health (Physiotherapy) or
have completed an APA approved accredited training program or qualification eg, Certificate IV Allied Health (Physiotherapy) or equivalent; or Certificate III allied Health (Physiotherapy) and is working as a PTA; or
have worked as a PTA for at least one year, as confirmed by an APA member employer or
are an international physiotherapy graduate not eligible for Australian registration and are working as a PTA.

Retired (senior)

Category:

M4b

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$0: Full price

What is it?

if you are retired, over 55 years old and have been a member for more than 36 years, you don't need to pay a cent.

You are eligible if you:

are over 55 years old
have been an APA member for over 36 years
are retired and not working in any paid capacity
are registered or were previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Retired

Category:

M4a

Price:

$29.75: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$51: Full price

What is it?

if you are now retired but still looking to keep up-to-date with the latest APA developments, you can still be a member for a very small price.

You are eligible if you:

are retired and not working in any paid capacity
are registered or were previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Student

Category:

M7

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$0: Full price

What is it?

As a student, your APA membership is free - welcome!

You are eligible if you:

are a student in a second year or later accredited, entry-level course, including graduate entry masters, leading to registration as a physiotherapist.

First year student

Category:

M7a

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$0: Full price

What is it?

as a first year student, your APA membership is free - welcome!

You are eligible if you:

are a first year student in an accredited, entry level course, including graduate entry-level masters, leading to registration as a physiotherapist.

Graduate - Year 4 public employee

Category:

M5h

Price:

$332.48: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$570: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are in your fourth year out from receiving a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
are employed with a private or public hospital, public or community sector, aged care, education provider or the like setting
do not work more than eight hours per week on average in private practice
are not working in a contractor capacity
are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Graduate - Year 4 private practice

Category:

M5d

Price:

$449.14: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$770: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are in your fourth year out from receiving a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
are employed with a private practice physiotherapy business
are currently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Graduate - Year 3 public employee

Category:

M5g

Price:

$312.07: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$535: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are in your third year out from receiving a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
are employed with a private or public hospital, public or community sector, aged care, education provider or the like setting
do not work more than eight hours per week on average in private practice
are not working in a contractor capacity
are currently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Graduate - Year 3 private practice

Category:

M5c

Price:

$390.81: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$670: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are in your third year out from receiving a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian Physiotherapist regulating body
are employed with a private practice physiotherapy business
are currently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Graduate - Year 2 public employee

Category:

M5f

Price:

$285.82: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$490: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are in your second year out from receiving a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
are employed with a private or public hospital, public or community sector, aged care, education provider or the like setting
do not work more than eight hours per week on average in private practice
not working in a contractor capacity
are currently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Graduate - Year 2 private practice

Category:

M5b

Price:

$323.73: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$555: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are in your second year out from receiving a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
are employed with a private practice physiotherapy business
are currently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Graduate - Year 1 Private

Category:

M5a

Price:

$265.4: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$455: Full price

You are eligible if you:

are a graduate (within 11 months of course completion) and have a qualification that is approved by, or gained from, an institution that is accredited by a prescribed Australian physiotherapist regulating body
work in the private sector
are in the process of applying for registration or are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Non-practising physiotherapist (NPP)

Category:

M8

Price:

$250.82: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$430: Full price

What is it?

membership for a physiotherapist who is not currently practicing physiotherapy services
insurance included in membership price.

You are eligible if you:

do not work as a practicing physiotherapist
are registered as a NPP with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
NPP members are not able to apply for National Group membership.

Postgraduate study

Category:

M3c

Price:

$250.82: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$430: Full price

What is it?

membership for a physiotherapist who is undertaking postgraduate studies
insurance included in membership price.

You are eligible if you:

are undertaking postgraduate study and are not working more than an average of 18 hours per week
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Overseas for more than six months

Category:

M3b

Price:

$250.82: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$430: Full price

What is it?

membership for a physiotherapist who is overseas for more than six months
insurance is included in membership price.

You are eligible if you:

are overseas for more than six months of the membership year
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Maternity/paternity or unemployed

Category:

M3a

Price:

$250.82: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$430: Full price

What is it?

membership for a physiotherapist who is on maternity or paternity leave or is unemployed
insurance included in membership price.

You are eligible if you:

are not working in any capacity for more than six months of the membership year due to maternity or paternity leave
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Part-time employed public sector with insurance

Category:

M2d

Price:

$341.23: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$585: Full price

What is it?

work less than an average of 18 hours in any capacity in a hospital, public sector, community sector, aged care or education provider or the like setting
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

You are eligible if you:

work less than an average of 18 hours in any capacity in a hospital, public sector, community sector, aged care or education provider or the like setting
work up to eight hours per week on average in private practice
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
you are not eligible if you are working in a contractor capacity.

Part-time private practice physiotherapist - with insurance

Category:

M2c

Price:

$452.06: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$775: Full price

What is it?

a part-time private practice membership for physiotherapists working less than 18 hours per week
insurance included in membership price.

You are eligible if you:

work less than an average of 18 hours in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Part-time private practice physiotherapist - no insurance

Category:

M2a

Price:

What is it?

a part-time private practice membership for physiotherapists working less than 18 hours per week
no insurance included in membership.

You are eligible if you:

work less than an average of 18 hours in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Full-time public sector physiotherapist - with insurance

Category:

M1d

Price:

$446.22: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$765: Full price

What is it?

a full-time membership for physiotherapists employed in a hospital, public sector, community sector, aged care, education provider or the like setting, working more than 18 hours per week
insurance included in membership.

You are eligible if you:

work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity and are employed in a hospital, public sector, community sector, aged care, education provider or the like setting
work up to eight hours per week on average in private practice
are registered or have previously been registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
are not working in a contractor capacity.

Full-time private practice physiotherapist - with insurance

Category:

M1c

Price:

$615.38: Pro-rata price as of 19/06/20 valid until 31/12/20

$1055: Full price

What is it?

a full-time private practice membership for physiotherapists working more than 18 hours per week
insurance included in membership.

You are eligible if you:

work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Full-time private practice physiotherapist - no insurance

Category:

M1a

Price:

What is it?

a full-time private practice membership for physiotherapists working more than 18 hours per week
no insurance included in membership.

You are eligible if you:

work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business
are registered or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Search form

Which membership type suits you?

Find out which membership type you are:

Are you currently a registered physiotherapist through the Physiotherapy Board of Australia?

What type of registration do you currently hold?

Which of these statements describes you best?

In what capacity are you working for the majority of the year (6 months or more)?

How many years has it been since you graduated from an entry-level physiotherapy degree?

How many years has it been since you graduated from an entry-level physiotherapy degree?

Which of these statements suits you best?

How many hours per week do you work?

How many hours per week do you work? (this can include up to 8 hours/week in the private sector)

Do you want to purchase insurance with your membership?

Do you want to purchase insurance with your membership?

Are you currently undergoing the Australian Physiotherapy Council accreditation process?

In what capacity are you working for the majority of the year?

How many years has it been since you graduated from an entry-level physiotherapy degree?

How many years has it been since you graduated from an entry-level physiotherapy degree?

Which of these statements describes you best?

How many hours per week do you work?

Do you want to purchase insurance with your membership?

Do you want to purchase insurance with your membership?

How many hours per week do you work? (this can include up to eight hours of work in the private sector)

How many years have you been studying?

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Your membership is:

Graduate - Year 1 Public

Affiliate

Associate member - overseas

Associate member - limited registration (in Australia)

Physiotherapy assistant (PTA)

Retired (senior)

Retired

Student

First year student

Graduate - Year 4 public employee

Graduate - Year 4 private practice

Graduate - Year 3 public employee

Graduate - Year 3 private practice

Graduate - Year 2 public employee

Graduate - Year 2 private practice

Graduate - Year 1 Private

Non-practising physiotherapist (NPP)

Postgraduate study

Overseas for more than six months

Maternity/paternity or unemployed

Part-time employed public sector with insurance

Part-time private practice physiotherapist - with insurance

Part-time private practice physiotherapist - no insurance

Full-time public sector physiotherapist - with insurance

Full-time private practice physiotherapist - with insurance

Full-time private practice physiotherapist - no insurance

Now, let's choose your National Groups

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