Why renewing matters
Why renewing matters
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The APA has had your back for nearly 120 years—from high-quality APA Member Insurance, to exclusive partner discounts, resources and a dedicated member support team to help you thrive.
Driving advocacy
Your membership powers our advocacy. Together, we push for fair funding, stronger models of care and recognition of physiotherapy’s value in Australia’s healthcare reform.
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What our members have to say
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Important insurance information
APA Member Insurance* and Entity Insurance are now supported by Vero Insurance, ensuring consistent, trusted cover in 2026.
At a glance:
- Trusted cover with Vero Insurance (AAI Ltd): a local provider with 180 years of experience.
- Streamlined process: reduced check-ins with BMS and an easy online purchase process.
- Same strong protection: no changes to your indemnity limits or aggregate protection for 2026.
| Policy type | Coverage details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Professional Indemnity |
Limit of Indemnity: $20 million Aggregate Limit: $40 million |
| Public Liability |
Limit of Indemnity: $20 million Maximum Aggregate: Unlimited |
| Products Liability |
Limit of Indemnity: $20 million Maximum Aggregate: $40 million |
Fees and payment options
Paying by instalments
Pay your membership in easy monthly instalments. Your first payment is charged immediately and includes GST and any PRF donation. Payments renew automatically each year unless cancelled in writing before the next renewal.
Paying in full
Prefer to pay upfront? You can pay your full membership fee at time of renewal. Your membership will not automatically renew the following year, so you'll need to renew manually for 2027 when renewals open.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Paying by instalments
If you pay by instalments, your membership automatically renews in January unless you cancel in writing.
Paying in full
Your full membership fee is due by 31 December 2025.
Paying by instalments
Yes. If you pay by instalments, your membership automatically renews each year unless you cancel in writing. Equal monthly payments are automatically deducted on the first business day of each month.
Paying in full
No. Paying in full means you'll need to manually renew when 2027 renewals open.
It covers the full GST amount for the year and any Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) donation you choose to make.
Yes. You can update or cancel your instalment plan by contacting the APA in writing before your next payment date. Please refer to the cancellation policy.
If you held a reduced rate membership in 2025, your 2026 membership will automatically move to the General Member (full-time, private, insured) category unless you renew manually before 31 December 2025.
Yes. You can choose to pay by instalments when you renew for 2027. Simply select to pay by instalments at the checkout.
You can pay securely online using a credit or debit card.
Insurance disclaimer
* 'APA Member Insurance’ refers to Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability Insurance that provides cover for an individual. You must be a current Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) member to be eligible to register for APA Member Insurance. You must maintain active APA Member Insurance in order to access additional cover. If your membership ceases you will not be offered renewal when your policy expires. In offering this insurance to our members APA is a distributor of BMS Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (BMS) AFSL 461594, ABN 45161187980. The insurance is issued by BMS under authority with the insurer. When acting under this authority BMS acts as agent for the insurer and not as your agent. This is general advice only and BMS has not considered whether it was suitable for your personal circumstances, current objectives, needs or financial situation. Please read the Policy Wording and the BMS Terms of Engagement which contains the Financial Services Guide before making a decision about purchasing this policy. There is a Target Market Determination for the Personal Accident policy. As a distributor, APA may receive a percentage of the commission paid to BMS by the insurer and/or a fee per policy in offering this insurance to members. APA receives an annual payment from BMS which is used for insurance related marketing and professional development activities to support our members.