Take your physiotherapy career to the next level and build your future in Australia.
Australia needs international physiotherapists like you. Take the next step in your career by starting your assessment pathway, unlocking rewarding career opportunities, and joining one of the world's most respected healthcare systems.
Start your assessment pathway towards practising as a physiotherapist in Australia. Register your interest to learn more.
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Why build your career in Australia?
- Join a profession that is highly respected across Australia's healthcare system
- Be part of a workforce where qualified international physiotherapists are in strong demand
- Build your career while enjoying Australia's high quality of life
- Benefit from a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for long-term professional growth
Find the assessment pathway that's right for You
The Australian Physiotherapy Council offers three assessment pathways for internationally qualified physiotherapists. The pathway that's right for you depends on where you completed your physiotherapy qualification and whether you meet the eligibility criteria.
Express FLYR
For eligible physiotherapists who completed their qualification from Express FLYR countries.
FLYR
A streamlined remote assessment pathway for physiotherapists who meet the eligibility requirements for FLYR countries and jurisdictions.
Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway (APEP)
The most common pathway used by internationally qualified physiotherapists.
Find your pathway here
Why is an assessment required?
If you completed your physiotherapy qualification outside Australia, you'll need to have your qualifications and skills assessed before applying for General Registration with Ahpra.
The Australian Physiotherapy Council is the assessing authority responsible for evaluating internationally qualified physiotherapists against the required entry-level standards of Australian physiotherapy practice.
Once you've successfully completed your assessment pathway and received your Australian Physiotherapy Council Final Certificate, you can apply for General Registration with Ahpra
🎞️ Watch this short video to learn why overseas qualified physiotherapists need to be assessed before practising in Australia.
Ready to Get Started?
Creating a free account is the first step in your assessment journey.
With your account, you'll be able to:
- Begin your Eligibility Assessment
- Track your progress throughout the assessment process
- Access important information and resources along the way