Educators

Are you a practice owner mentoring new graduates? Do you supervise students on placement? Or perhaps you lead a team of experienced physiotherapists in a hospital or community setting?

If so, you're already an educator—helping others learn, grow and thrive in their professional journey.

The Educators group connects physiotherapists who teach, mentor, research or present—whether in formal academic settings or through everyday workplace learning.

Whatever your experience or focus, this group offers a space to share insights, strengthen your teaching skills and connect with peers who are equally passionate about learning.

Members receive regular updates with opportunities, research articles, educational resources and committee news from across Australia.

You'll also gain access to discounted professional development—both online and in person—tailored to the needs of educators in physiotherapy.

Through PhysioHub, members can continue the conversation online—asking questions, sharing experiences and collaborating on education initiatives in a secure, member-only space.

About the group

The Educators group welcomes physiotherapists from all backgrounds—those teaching full time in universities, mentoring students in private practice, presenting at conferences or developing learning programs for colleagues.

Education is central to the profession. This group supports physiotherapists to strengthen those skills at every stage of their career.

The group's focus is to improve physiotherapy education through professional development, peer learning and knowledge exchange.

Members explore topics such as:

• effective presentation and teaching techniques
• mentoring and supervision best practice
• evidence-based approaches to learning and assessment
• building confidence in public speaking and facilitation.

The Educators group contributes actively to APA events and conferences, helping to shape workshops and programs that build leadership, teaching and mentoring capability across the profession.

By joining, you'll gain access to a national network of educators and mentors, opportunities to contribute to committee initiatives and a platform on PhysioHub where you can collaborate, share experiences and stay connected. 

Every two years, the Educators group plays a key role in the APA's Business and Leadership Conference, where sessions explore the future of physiotherapy education, leadership and communication.

Not yet a member?

Join the APA today to access the Educators community on PhysioHub, exclusive professional development opportunities and a network of physiotherapists shaping the next generation of the profession.