Membership terms and conditions

 

Membership terms and conditions

APA membership eligibility

Eligibility for all members

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.

For full category definitions and eligibility information, see the membership page.

Eligibility for APA student members

In addition to the eligibility for all members, APA student members declare that:

  • I am a student enrolled in an accredited course in Australia leading to registration as a physiotherapist.
  • I understand physiotherapy student members do not have voting rights in the association.

Eligibility for members who gained registration via the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement

In addition to the eligibility for all members, APA members purchasing an insured category of membership declare that:

  • I have not since 01-01-2023 gained Australian registration as a physiotherapist via the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement as a New Zealand Registered physiotherapist ; AND
  • I have not gained my NZ Registration based on HCPC registration in the UK;

OR

  • I have since 01-01-2023 gained Australian registration as a physiotherapist via the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement as a New Zealand Registered physiotherapist; AND
  • I have gained my NZ Registration based on HCPC registration in the UK; AND
  • I have completed:
  • an Australian Physiotherapy Council's assessment pathway and received my Final Certificate (or equivalent); OR
  • a minimum of two years' experience practicing as a physiotherapist in Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom without any complaints or claims being made against me; OR
  • a physiotherapy degree from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, South Africa or Hong Kong (SAR of China)

Membership instalment, refund and cancellation policies

Instalment policy

  • Members may elect to pay the annual APA membership fee and any associated subscriptions either in full or via monthly instalments.
  • The first monthly instalment will be deducted either upon receipt of join or renewal form, or in January if the membership is automatically renewed by the APA. This instalment will include the full amount of GST payable for the year, as well as any donations that the member has agreed to provide. Subsequent instalments will be calculated by dividing the remaining balance by the number of months remaining in the calendar year.
  • Monthly instalments will be deducted from the member’s nominated credit or debit card on the first working day of each month.
  • By electing to pay by instalments, the member authorises the APA to automatically renew their membership for the following year and continue monthly deductions until the member either notifies the APA in writing to cancel their membership or the membership is withdrawn. Any outstanding fees will remain payable.
  • If payment is unsuccessful due to insufficient funds or other reasons, the APA may pass associated bank fees on to the member. If instalments remain unpaid for a period of three consecutive months, the APA reserves the right to cancel the membership and any associated insurance.
  • Members may opt out the instalment payments during November or December by renewing online and selecting to pay in full, or by contacting APA’s support team.

Cancellation policy

  • Members who wish to cancel their membership and any associated subscriptions must notify the APA in writing prior to the end of the calendar year.
  • Members on an insured member category are strongly encouraged to contact APA’s insurance broker before submitting a cancellation request to ensure they understand the implications for their insurance coverage.
  • A minimum of 14 days’ written notice is required prior to the scheduled deduction of any instalment payment.
  • APA reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $100.00 (inclusive of GST) upon cancellation of membership, regardless of payment method. For members who have paid in full, this fee will be deducted from any refund issued. For members paying by instalments, the fee will be charged upon cancellation, and no further instalments will be deducted.
  • Once a membership has been cancelled, the individual must complete a re-join form to reinstate their membership.

Refund policy

  • Refunds are only applicable to members who have paid their annual membership fee in full.
  • Refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for the remaining months of the membership year.
  • The APA reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $100.00 (inclusive of GST), which will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Senior Finance and Systems Officer via APA’s support team.
  • Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and all decisions are final.

Insurance Terms and Conditions

Please visit our APA Member Insurance Program page for full insurance terms and conditions.

Privacy Policy

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Member benefits