AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

‘Justin’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Ahpra, and the Board is looking forward to working with him to build the next phase of Australia’s health regulation system.’ - Ahpra Board Chair Gill Callister PSM Read more: https://bit.ly/40ArJf9

🐍🏮 Happy Lunar New Year from the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia. Listen to Board Chair Adjunct Professor Danforn Lim's message below. #LunarNewYear

Consultation on updates to the national psychology exam guidelines is now open. Find out more and have your say before Monday 24 March 2025: https://bit.ly/42xNGOq

Health ministers have approved additional streamlined pathways to registration for internationally qualified registered nurses. It will significantly cut the time and complexity for eligible applicants wanting to work in Australia. NMBA Chair Veronica Casey shares her thoughts.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have the right to access and work in health that’s free from racism. Ahpra acknowledges the ongoing and detrimental impact of colonisation on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples with living experience of racism, Ahpra’s reform work aims to better protect Indigenous Peoples from racism in all forms, interpersonal, institutional, and create culturally safe healthcare.

For the first time, Ahpra has prosecuted a company which failed to respond to a requirement to provide information and documents, which was a notice given under schedule 6 of Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. If you receive a notice from an Ahpra investigator or inspector, it’s important you take it seriously. Failure to comply is a criminal offence and can lead to fines of up to $10,000 per notice. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WgI735

Do you want to make a difference and help protect the public? Applications are now sought for an independent external member on the Ahpra Board’s Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Apply by 2 February: https://bit.ly/4hhJA13

🎓Graduates, help us improve the registration experience by filling out the graduate experience survey. Find the link in our email.

A suspended chiropractor who continued to practice, despite being fully aware of his suspension, was sentenced last Friday. Chiropractic Board of Australia Chair, Dr Wayne Minter, said the sentence reflected the seriousness of the offence. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WgI735

Do you want to make a difference and help protect the public? Multiple positions are now available for practitioners and community members on various State and Territory Boards. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Apply by 23 February: https://lnkd.in/gA2vVxbU