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Physios welcome announcement of permanent telehealth funding

 
27 Nov, 2020

Today’s announcement by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt that telehealth will be funded permanently is welcome news to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and its members.

 
 

Physios warn of injury risk as Australians return to community sport post-lockdown

 
07 May, 2020

Sports clubs and players are being urged to ensure they are match fit before they hit the court or field as coronavirus restrictions ease and Australians return to normal life.

While many Australians have been walking, running and cycling to maintain their fitness during quarantine, physiotherapists are warning this doesn’t mean they’re ready to go straight back into a local footy, netball or soccer game.

 
 

Safe exercise at home for older Australians

 
07 May, 2020

Leading physiotherapists are concerned that ‘stay at home’ restrictions could exacerbate falls and poor physical function in older people. 

A team of physiotherapists from around Australia, with clinical and academic expertise in exercise and other forms of physical activity for older people and people with mobility limitations, have developed a new website to support older Australians to stay active – safely – at home during COVID-19.

 
 

Equality across gender, should we talk about it? #IWD2020

 
01 Apr, 2020

International Women’s Day will be held on 8 March. So, quite appropriately, the editor of our InMotion magazine asked me to focus this piece on my reflections and experiences as a woman in leadership. In the spirit of openness, I’ll admit I felt an instinctive reservation to write about this.

Almost invariably, a woman’s account of her career, viewed through the lens of gender, will reference some unpleasant things. Things like sexism, bias, inequity, and even abuse. It is, at times, a discussion which polarises people.

 
 

Pain Revolution cycle tour kicks into high gear for 4th year

 
01 Apr, 2020

Regional Victorians can seek information about their chronic pain conditions from world-leading pain scientists as part of the 2020 Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Bicycle Tour kicking off in Geelong on Saturday March 7.

 
 

APA advocacy during COVID-19

 
31 Mar, 2020

Our members like many allied health workers are focused on the general health and wellbeing of the community. The COVID-19 pandemic places an added level of complexity and concern for patient care. The current situation is significantly affecting services and businesses everywhere. Our priority will always be with patients, the safety of practice staff and continuity of your practices.

Breaking News

Tuesday 31 March 2020: Temporary Telehealth Builk Billing items announced

 
 

Physiotherapists honoured in Australia Day awards

 
30 Jan, 2020

We would like to congratulate Craig Purdam, FACP, and Adrian Rumore, APAM, who were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on Australia Day. Craig and Adrian have both contributed greatly to our profession and helped advance physiotherapy in Australia—their recognition is well deserved.

Mr Craig Robert Purdam

Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division 
O'Connor ACT 2602
For service to sports administration, and to physiotherapy.

Australian Institute of Sport

 
 

PHI natural therapies reform

 
28 Jan, 2020
PHI natural therapies reform
 
 

Natural Therapies Review 2019-2020 - update

 
05 Dec, 2019

Further to our earlier communications about private health insurance reform relating to Pilates, the Department of Health has appointed an expert panel of advisors for its 2019-2020 review of the rebate for natural therapies.

The role of the advisory panel is to provide advice to the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, about the 16 excluded natural therapies and any additional evidence of their clinical effectiveness published since the original 2014-15 review.  

 
 

APA comment on climate change

 
24 Sep, 2019

A national climate strike occurred in all major capital cities and regional centres on Friday 20 September. Businesses and organisations joined school students in calling for climate change action.

The APA acknowledges the scientific evidence which shows that climate change is a growing global health, environmental and economic concern.

Our members are concerned that the effects of climate change will have direct and indirect implications on the health and wellbeing of all Australians, particularly on our ability to stay physically active.

 
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