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 bundle AHPRA compliant insurance with your membership?
Do you want to bundle AHPRA compliant 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?
Are you 55 years or over?
How long have you been a continuous member of the APA?
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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.
Your membership is:
Associate Member (Undertaking APC Assessment)
Category:
M10
Price:
$0: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$0: Full price
9966
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.
You are eligible if you:
have completed entry-level qualification outside Australia where the respective professional association is a member of the WCPT, AND
are undergoing assessment through the Australian Physiotherapy Council.
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:
$27.51: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$165: Full price
9967
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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.
You are eligible if you:
have completed entry-level qualification outside Australia where the respective professional association is a member of the WCPT, AND
are not registered or have not previously been registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, AND
are residing overseas.
Affiliate Member
Category:
M12
Price:
$20: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$120: Full price
10006
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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.
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:
$140.03: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$840: Full price
9960
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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.
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:
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, Private, Insured)
Category:
M1c
Price:
$185.04: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$1110: Full price
9958
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.
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:
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:
$134.19: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$805: Full price
9989
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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.
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:
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:
$105.02: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$630: Full price
9961
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.
What is it
a part-time private practice membership for physiotherapists working less than 18 hours per week
no insurance included in membership price.
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, Private, Insured)
Category:
M2c
Price:
$135.86: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$815: Full price
9959
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.
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:
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:
$102.52: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$615: Full price
9990
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.
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:
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:
$75.02: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$450: Full price
9993
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.
What is it
membership for a physiotherapist who is on maternity or paternity leave or is unemployed
insurance included in membership price
valid through to the expiry of the current membership year.
You are eligible if you:
are not working in any capacity for more than six months of the membership year due to parental leave
have general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
General Member (Discounted, Working Overseas)
Category:
M3b
Price:
$75.02: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$450: Full price
9994
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.
What is it
membership for a physiotherapist who is overseas for more than six months
insurance is included in membership price
valid through to the expiry of the current membership year.
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:
$75.02: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$450: Full price
9995
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.
What is it
membership for a physiotherapist who is undertaking postgraduate studies
insurance included in membership price
valid through to the expiry of the current membership year.
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:
$8.5: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$51: Full price
9968
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.
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.
General Member (Retired senior)
Category:
M4b
Price:
$0: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$0: Full price
9997
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.
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, 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
Contact our Member Support Team (1300 306 622 or +61 3 9092 0888) if you believe you’re eligible for this membership.
General Member (Graduate, Year 1)
Category:
M5I
Price:
$83.18: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$499: Full price
18768
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.
What is it
a membership for graduate physiotherapists
insurance included in membership.
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:
$83.18: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$499: Full price
18769
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.
What is it
a membership for graduate physiotherapists
insurance included in membership.
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:
$109.19: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$655: Full price
18770
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.
What is it
a membership for graduate physiotherapists
insurance included in membership.
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:
$109.19: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$655: Full price
18771
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.
What is it
a membership for graduate physiotherapists
insurance included in membership.
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 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$0: Full price
9965
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.
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 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$0: Full price
9964
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.
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:
$75.02: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$450: Full price
10004
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.
What is it
membership for a physiotherapist who is not currently practising physiotherapy services
insurance for past clinical practice only included in membership price.
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:
$20: Pro-rata price as of 23/11/24 valid until 31/12/24
$120: Full price
10005
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.
What is it
membership for physiotherapy assistants
insurance is not included.
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 is 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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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:
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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.
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.
