Governance
CHAMPIONING EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
The Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited (ACN 108 663 896) is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.
Under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS), the Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited (the Council) is the appointed accrediting authority for physiotherapy in Australia pursuant to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009. The Council is appointed under an agreement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and reports regularly to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board).
Member Organisations
The Council has two current member organisations: the Council of Physiotherapy Deans Australia and New Zealand (CPDANZ), and the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). The Council works in collaboration with both these organisations for the ongoing improvement of the profession and community.
More information regarding the member organisations can be found on their websites:
Board of Directors and Committee Members
The Council is governed by our Board of Directors which consists of physiotherapists, academics, and representatives from our member organisations, the Council of Physiotherapy Deans Australia and New Zealand (CPDANZ), and the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
There are also four Committees that undertake work on behalf of the Board, and provide expert advice and industry expertise to strengthen the work of the Council.
Board of Directors
- Ms Melissa Locke (Chair)
- Mr Shane Patman
- Professor Lucy Chipchase
- Ms Kathryn Grudzinskas
- Dr Kurt Lackovic
- Mr Mark Round
- Mr Luke Meeve
