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

Yes No

Which of these statements describes you best?

None of these describe me I have been registered in the past, but am now retired I am a student in an ongoing entry-level accredited physiotherapy qualification in Australia I am undertaking the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assessment process. I am registered as a physiotherapist outside Australia, and my national association is a member of World Physiotherapy. I am a physiotherapy assistant I am not a physiotherapist

Are you 55 years or over?

Yes No

How long have you been a continuous member of the APA?

Less than 36 continuous years More than 36 continuous years

How many years have you been studying?

I am/will be in my first year More than one year

What type of registration do you currently hold?

General Limited Non-practising

Are you currently undertaking the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assessment process to achieve your Final Certificate and become eligible for general registration?

Yes No

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

1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years More than 4 years

Which statement best describes your current employment situation?

I am studying a postgraduate degree and work less than 18 hours/week I am on parental leave or another work break I am working outside of Australia for more than 6 months of the year I work more than 8 hours per week in both private and public settings I work primarily in the public sector, with no more than 8 hours per week in private settings I work primarily in the private sector, with no more than 8 hours per week in public settings

On average, how many hours per week do you usually work?

More than 18 Less than 18

Would you like Ahpra compliant professional indemnity and public and products liability insurance included in your membership?

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Would you like Ahpra compliant professional indemnity and public and products liability insurance included in your membership?

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On average, how many hours per week do you usually work?

More than 18 Less than 18

Would you like Ahpra compliant professional indemnity and public and products liability insurance included in your membership?

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This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

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*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

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Associate Member (Undertaking APC Assessment)

Category:

M10

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$0: Full price

9966

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are currently undertaking the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assessment process to achieve your interim and/or final certificates and become eligible for general registration.

This discounted membership is only available for overseas trained physiotherapists who are undertaking an assessment with the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC). When applying to the Council, make sure you indicate you’d like an APA membership too and your request to join will be automatically shared with us. If you’ve already applied to the APC but have not received your APA membership, please contact us

Associate Member (Overseas)

Category:

M11

Price:

$158.59: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$173: Full price

9967

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

are registered as a physiotherapist outside Australia and your national physiotherapy association is a member of World Physiotherapy, AND
are not currently or previously registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, AND
are residing outside of Australia.

Affiliate Member

Category:

M12

Price:

$120.09: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$131: Full price

10006

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

support or have an interest in physiotherapy but do not practice as a physiotherapist, AND
have never been registered to practice physiotherapy in Australia.

General Member (Full Time, Private, Not Insured)

Category:

M1a

Price:

$803.95: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$877: Full price

9960

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Full Time, Public, Not Insured)

Category:

M1b

Price:

$587.6: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$641: Full price

9991

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity in the public sector or community sector, including private and public hospitals, aged care settings, and education providers (you may also work up to eight hours per week on average in a private practice business), AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

General Member (Full Time, Private, Insured)

Category:

M1c

Price:

$1084.46: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$1183: Full price

9958

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Full Time, Public, Insured)

Category:

M1d

Price:

$792.95: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$865: Full price

9989

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity in the public sector or community sector, including private and public hospitals, aged care settings, and education providers (you may also work up to eight hours per week on average in a private practice business), AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

General Member (Part Time, Private, Not Insured)

Category:

M2a

Price:

$623.36: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$680: Full price

9961

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work less than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Part Time, Public, Not Insured)

Category:

M2b

Price:

$469.35: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$512: Full price

9992

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work more than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity in the public sector or community sector, including private and public hospitals, aged care settings, and education providers (you may also work up to eight hours per week on average in a private practice business), AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

General Member (Part Time, Private, Insured)

Category:

M2c

Price:

$803.95: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$877: Full price

9959

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work less than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity with a private practice physiotherapy business, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Part Time, Public, Insured)

Category:

M2d

Price:

$605.02: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$660: Full price

9990

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

graduated more than four years ago, AND
work less than an average of 18 hours per week in any capacity and are employed in the public or community sector, including private and public hospitals, aged care settings, and education providers or the like setting (you may also work up to eight hours per week on average in a private practice business), AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Discounted, Parental Leave)

Category:

M3a

Price:

$444.6: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$485: Full price

9993

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are not working in any capacity for more than six months of the membership year due to parental leave or unemployment
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Discounted, Working Overseas)

Category:

M3b

Price:

$444.6: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$485: Full price

9994

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are overseas for more than six months of the membership year
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Discounted, Studying Postgraduate)

Category:

M3c

Price:

$444.6: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$485: Full price

9995

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are undertaking postgraduate study and are not working more than an average of 18 hours per week
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Retired)

Category:

M4a

Price:

$44: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$48: Full price

9968

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Insurance is not included. If you are transitioning to this category consecutively from an insured membership category, you are eligible to apply for run-off cover from APA's insurance partner, BMS. Run-off cover is designed to protect you from claims resulting from services provided while you were previously practising. Please contact BMS via apa@bmsgroup.com.

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.

General Member (Retired senior)

Category:

M4b

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$0: Full price

9997

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Insurance is not included. If you are transitioning to this category consecutively from an insured membership category, you are eligible to apply for run-off cover from APA's insurance partner, BMS. Run-off cover is designed to protect you from claims resulting from services provided while you were previously practising. Please contact BMS via apa@bmsgroup.com.

You are eligible if you:

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

General Member (Graduate, Year 1)

Category:

M5I

Price:

$469.35: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$512: Full price

18768

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are a new graduate (within 11 months of course completion) with a qualification that is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, AND
have general registration or are in the process of applying for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

General Member (Graduate, Year 2)

Category:

M5J

Price:

$469.35: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$512: Full price

18769

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are in your second year out from graduating with a qualification that is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

General Member (Graduate, Year 3)

Category:

M5K

Price:

$623.36: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$680: Full price

18770

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are in your third year out from graduating with a qualification that is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

General Member (Graduate, Year 4)

Category:

M5L

Price:

$623.36: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$680: Full price

18771

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are in your fourth year out from graduating with a qualification that is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, AND
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Student Member

Category:

M7

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$0: Full price

9965

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are an active student in your second or later year of an accredited, entry-level Australian physiotherapy degree, including graduate entry masters.

Student Member (1st Year)

Category:

M7a

Price:

$0: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$0: Full price

9964

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance

You are eligible if you:

are an active student in your first year of an accredited, entry-level Australian physiotherapy degree, including graduate entry masters.

General Member (Non-practising)

Category:

M8

Price:

$444.6: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$485: Full price

10004

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

Professional indemnity and public and products liability insurance for past clinical practice only.

You are eligible if you:

do not work as a practising physiotherapist
have non-practising registration OR have previously held general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Physiotherapy Assistant Member

Category:

M9

Price:

$120.09: Pro-rata price as of 12/02/26 valid until 31/12/26

$131: Full price

10005

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). You'll need to arrange your own to meet Ahpra's requirements or choose a category where it's included.

This category doesn't include professional indemnity insurance (PII). Public sector physios often rely on employer cover but it may not protect you in all situations. Consider arranging your own PII or choose a category where it's included.

About pro-rata price

APA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December. If you are joining the APA during the year, you are charged a reduced pro-rata price to cover your membership from the month you join until the end of the calendar year.

Click here for the membership terms and conditions.

*Renewing members are not eligible for the pro-rata price.

Insurance included:

None

You are eligible if you:

are enrolled in and in the process of completing an accredited training program or qualification such as Certificate IV Allied Health (Physiotherapy) or equivalent; or Certificate III Allied Health (Physiotherapy);
or
have completed an accredited training program or qualification such as, Certificate IV Allied Health (Physiotherapy) or equivalent; or Certificate III allied Health (Physiotherapy) and are working as a physiotherapy assistant (PTA);
or
are engaged or employed under the supervision and delegation of allied health professionals, within the Supervision and delegation framework for allied health assistants within the relevant state or territory and do not carry out any assessment, diagnosis, program planning, program evaluation or client/family education;
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.

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Now, let's choose your National Groups

Join an APA National Group to connect with physiotherapists working in similar areas to keep up to date with the latest research and developments.

Here's the full list of National Groups, select which groups suit you:

Acupuncture and Dry Needling group

$60

Animal

$60

Aquatic group

$60

Cardiorespiratory group

$60

Disability group

$60

Educators group

$60

Advanced Practice National Group

$60

Gerontology group

$60

Cancer, Palliative Care & Lymphoedema group

$60

Mental Health group

$60

Musculoskeletal group

$60

Neurology group

$60

Occupational Health group

$60

Orthopaedic group

$60

Paediatric group

$60

Pain group

$60

Leadership & Management group

$60

Sports and Exercise group

$60

Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health group

$60

Business group - Practitioner

$60

Business group - Premium Principal

$320

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Eligibility for membership

In order to be eligible for APA membership, all members must:

Agree to abide by the APA Constitution and Code of Conduct
Be of good fame and character, and a fit and proper person to be a member of the Association
Agree to declare any criminal conviction recorded against them
Have no ruling of unprofessional conduct, professional misconduct or unsatisfactory professional conduct (or similar), or a finding of grounds for disciplinary action (or similar), by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia or its equivalent or by their industry registration board.

How does pro-rata work?

New and re-joining members may be eligible for a pro-rata membership price depending on when they join the APA. The pro-rata price is updated at the start of each month and is calculated by the membership fee divided by 12 then x the remaining months of the year. The pro-rata price is not available to existing or renewing members.

Our terms and conditions

Read APA's Membership terms and conditions

If you have questions, we can help.

Contact our member support team
1300 306 622
email info@australian.physio

Your benefits:

receive access to the online APA Research Portal and the Rehabilitation Reference Center (RRC)
receive access to 10 member-only complimentary eTalks
receive a hard copy of the monthly InMotion magazine
discounted APA professional development
identify yourself as an APA member by using the postnominal 'APAM'
use of the 'APA Member' logo in your practice or website to denote membership
access to over 21 APA national groups
APA member only clinical resources and partner discounts

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The APA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, eliminating discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and innate variations in sex characteristics. We advocate for equitable, affirming healthcare and work to dismantle exclusionary practices affecting LGBTQIA+ communities.

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