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Welcome to the Australian Physiotherapy Council Website 

The Australian Physiotherapy Council is an independent national body assuring high standards in physiotherapy for the Australian community.

The Members of the Australian Physiotherapy Council are the eight State and Territory Physiotherapists Registration Boards, the Australian Physiotherapy Association and a representative of the Schools of Physiotherapy in Australian Universities.

The Australian Physiotherapy Council promotes a safe and competent physiotherapy workforce for the Australian community by:

 

Accreditation of entry level physiotherapy programs in Australian universities prior to registration of graduates to practise physiotherapy in Australia.

 

Assessment of overseas qualified physiotherapists prior to registration to practise in Australia.

 

Assessment of overseas and Australian qualified physiotherapists for the purpose of migration to Australia as a physiotherapist under the skilled visa categories. 

Provision of advice to Government agencies and Physiotherapists Registration Boards in Australia on legislative matters relevant to a consistent national approach to physiotherapy registration.

 

Maintenance and regular review of the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy.

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