Australian Physiotherapy Council

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to complete the Council’s pathway and gain employment in the Australian healthcare workforce! The Council now offers free interactive Australian physiotherapy learning courses, exclusive to those who are completing a Council pathway. These courses have been designed by the Council and Australian physiotherapists to support overseas qualified physiotherapists on their journey to working in Australia. Start your exclusive courses today and join countless other international physiotherapists who have already completed the courses – access your Candidate Dashboard to begin. Or start your pathway with the Council today and gain access to these valuable learning courses. https://lnkd.in/g_nskvHA

Are you an international physiotherapist wanting to stand out to Australian employers? Watch experienced physiotherapist and employer Peter Tziavrangos GAICD discuss what employers expect from overseas qualified physiotherapists, and the best ways to prepare to join the Australian healthcare workforce. https://lnkd.in/gPtCj7qb 

As part of our reconciliation journey, the Council’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors visited Larrakia Country (Darwin) in Northern Territory to learn more about the unique healthcare landscape, connect with NT health professionals and reflect on culture, healthcare and the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Council Board Director Belinda Lange and GM of Corporate Services Megan West share their reflections and key learnings from this immersive experience. https://lnkd.in/epPuM_5U

Congratulations to the 574 international physiotherapists who have received their Final Certificate from the Council in 2024. We are pleased that you've successfully passed all your assessments and on your way to joining the Australian physiotherapy profession!

Why does the quality of overseas physiotherapists matter to Australian healthcare employers? Find out how to give employers confidence when hiring you: https://lnkd.in/gZ7FMgDP

This Allied Health Professionals Day, the Council celebrates the valuable contribution of all our allied health colleagues in Australia.  With the shared goal of good healthcare for all, interprofessional collaborative practice is vital.    Watch this video featuring Leanne Bisset, Peter Tziavrangos GAICD, and Roma Forbes to see how universities and physiotherapy accreditation are setting up students to work in multidisciplinary teams with the patient at the centre. https://lnkd.in/gyxsn-DN

Australia … new possibilities for your physiotherapy journey

As a continuing member of the Health Professionals Accreditation Collaborative Forum (HPAC Forum), the Council is delighted to share the work of the Forum in our latest research report on ‘Developing a collaborative health practitioner through strengthened accreditation processes’: https://lnkd.in/gfJQFQx9 Together, we are ensuring tomorrow’s healthcare workforce is equipped to work collaboratively placing the patient at the centre of their care. 

Thinking about moving to Australia to work as a physiotherapist but have a few questions?  We know there’s lots to consider when migrating to a new country and finding a physiotherapist job. So we’ve created a helpful new page covering all the essential steps to make your move a success.  Know someone else who is interested? Share this page with them too! https://lnkd.in/ggM9M4pd

The Council’s assessment pathways are designed to provide the physiotherapy profession with practitioners who meet entry-level standards for physiotherapy practice in Australia.    Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g5z2NF7N