Become a member

Find your reason to belong

When you join the APA you find a community of like-minded professionals who strive to make a difference to the health of all Australians.

You find a valuable range of benefits and resources designed to support your physiotherapy career at all stages, and wherever it takes you.

You find the latest research and industry advancements at your fingertips and ongoing learning and development opportunities that equip you to deliver better outcomes for your patients.

You find your voice to call for positive change in the profession.

Find your reason to belong today.

What our members have to say

Paul has been an APA member for over 35 years. This is his reason to belong.

Every way to stay connected

Make connections by joining one or more of the 21 special interest national groups. Access the latest news and information via our monthly e-newsletter, receive InMotion and other physiotherapy focused publications and effortlessly connect with your community.

Every opportunity to learn

Continue to access the tools that make up-skilling easy, with over 900 professional development opportunities to choose from all at a discounted price for members. Access a range of databases and attend our yearly APA conference.

Every pathway to grow

Engage with programs that help develop and enhance your career pathway. Through the Australian College of Physiotherapists, grow with formal Titling and Specialisation programs, or be part of the new APA Mentoring Program.

Every avenue to advocate

In collaboration with our members, the APA advocates for the profession on key issues. We fight for what you care about—advancing our core discipline scope and calling for physio-led funded models and fee increases. Our ambitious vision for reform aims to ensure all Australians have access to physiotherapy by leveraging the policy window opened through Strengthening Medicare.

Every way to feel supported

With over 115 years of experience, allow the APA to guide you in the right direction by providing high-quality Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, sourcing partner discounts and obtaining the tools and resources to help you flourish.

Every resource to promote

Each year, the APA promotes physiotherapy through a variety of channels, including media releases, consumer campaigns, paid advertising, social media activity and other digital avenues. Every member has access to marketing resources with the opportunity to amplify campaigns.

Every way to engage with research

Stay up-to-date with world-class research via online access to the Journal of Physiotherapy and more than 3000 full-text journals available via the MEDLINE and CINAHL databases on the EBSCOhost Research Platform. Discover the impact of the Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF), whose grants support both emerging and ongoing research.